Period 1 and 2
We took our vocab test today and completed our first three week reading log in class. We turned those in for up to 10 points each. Keep reading over break - you have a 800 page outside reading requirement this trimester!
Period 3
We took our vocab test today and completed our first three week reading log in class. We turned those in for up to 10 points each. Keep reading over break - you have a 800 page outside reading requirement this trimester!
Period 5-6
Today we took our vocab test, did an in class timed write, took notes on the Articles of Confederation and turned in homework! WOW! Tomorrow, we will read those essays you wrote and maybe celebrate the coming break!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We reviewed the vocab words for the quiz tomorrow - words 1-9 on page 693. You need to know the actual definitions for the quiz tomorrow.
In Social Studies, we took notes and watched a ppt presentation on Chapter 8.1.
Period 3
We reviewed the vocab words for the quiz tomorrow - words 1-9 on page 693. You need to know the actual definitions for the quiz tomorrow.
Period 5 -6
We reviewed the vocab words for the quiz tomorrow - words 1-9 on page 693. You need to know the actual definitions for the quiz tomorrow.Also, remember to review connotations and denotations....there will be a definition question on the quiz about that tomorrow!
We reviewed the vocab words for the quiz tomorrow - words 1-9 on page 693. You need to know the actual definitions for the quiz tomorrow.
In Social Studies, we took notes and watched a ppt presentation on Chapter 8.1.
Period 3
We reviewed the vocab words for the quiz tomorrow - words 1-9 on page 693. You need to know the actual definitions for the quiz tomorrow.
Period 5 -6
We reviewed the vocab words for the quiz tomorrow - words 1-9 on page 693. You need to know the actual definitions for the quiz tomorrow.Also, remember to review connotations and denotations....there will be a definition question on the quiz about that tomorrow!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We went over the antonyms for the vocab words on page 693 in our lit books. We also discussed the various responses to "The Lady or the Tiger". The quiz over those words will be on Thursday.
In Social Studies, we discussed the Articles of Confederation and completed an activity with our clock buddies on that topic. Each of you came up with your list of the Top 5 problems with the Aricles.
Period 3We went over the antonyms for the vocab words on page 693 in our lit books. We also discussed the various responses to "The Lady or the Tiger". The quiz over the vocab words will be on Thursday!
Period 5 -6
We discussed the Articles of Confederation and completed an activity with our clock buddies on that topic. Each of you came up with your list of the Top 5 problems with the Aricles. Social Studies homework: page 228-229 - due on Thursday.
Remember that your Lit. book assignment (see yesterday's blog posting for details) is due tomorrow; info for accessing the online LitBook can be found on the September 23 blog entry.
We went over the antonyms for the vocab words on page 693 in our lit books. We also discussed the various responses to "The Lady or the Tiger". The quiz over those words will be on Thursday.
In Social Studies, we discussed the Articles of Confederation and completed an activity with our clock buddies on that topic. Each of you came up with your list of the Top 5 problems with the Aricles.
Period 3We went over the antonyms for the vocab words on page 693 in our lit books. We also discussed the various responses to "The Lady or the Tiger". The quiz over the vocab words will be on Thursday!
Period 5 -6
We discussed the Articles of Confederation and completed an activity with our clock buddies on that topic. Each of you came up with your list of the Top 5 problems with the Aricles. Social Studies homework: page 228-229 - due on Thursday.
Remember that your Lit. book assignment (see yesterday's blog posting for details) is due tomorrow; info for accessing the online LitBook can be found on the September 23 blog entry.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday, December 11,2009
Period 1 and 2
We took our Unit 3 Social Studies test; corrected tests should be back by next Wednesday. We have nearly finished our reading of the Outsiders; we will complete that next week.
Period 3 -We read aloud in class today; practicing our expression/reading comprehension. Do you know what PROSIDY means? We will talk about that on Monday. No week end homework except to make sure you are working toward your 800 page reading goal for this trimester.
Period 5 -6
We took the Social Studies Unit 3 test; finished the Outsiders and turned in our LitBook homework (page 692, questions 5 and 9).
We took our Unit 3 Social Studies test; corrected tests should be back by next Wednesday. We have nearly finished our reading of the Outsiders; we will complete that next week.
Period 3 -We read aloud in class today; practicing our expression/reading comprehension. Do you know what PROSIDY means? We will talk about that on Monday. No week end homework except to make sure you are working toward your 800 page reading goal for this trimester.
Period 5 -6
We took the Social Studies Unit 3 test; finished the Outsiders and turned in our LitBook homework (page 692, questions 5 and 9).
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Period 1 and 2We prepared for the Social Studies test tomorrow - we received a review sheet and went over how to write notes on a note card. You will be able to use the card for the test tomorrow! We also read outloud from the Outsiders;and participated in our SSR reading, reflection and sharing activity.
Period 3
We all participated in SSR, and filled out our classroom reading logs. In addition, we read aloud from the Outsiders.
Period 5 and 6
We participated in SSR - reading, reflecting (writing) and sharing with a partner. We also went over the All School Read and discussed/debated differing answers we had to some of the questions. I will report back our findings to the All School Read Committee. Homework for tomorrow: complete the questions from "Lady or the Tiger?" (#5 and #9) and be prepared for your Unit Three Social Studies Test. Band members - I heard you sounded great at Seattle Center! Did you all wear your Santa hats?
Period 3
We all participated in SSR, and filled out our classroom reading logs. In addition, we read aloud from the Outsiders.
Period 5 and 6
We participated in SSR - reading, reflecting (writing) and sharing with a partner. We also went over the All School Read and discussed/debated differing answers we had to some of the questions. I will report back our findings to the All School Read Committee. Homework for tomorrow: complete the questions from "Lady or the Tiger?" (#5 and #9) and be prepared for your Unit Three Social Studies Test. Band members - I heard you sounded great at Seattle Center! Did you all wear your Santa hats?
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Periods 1 and 2
We completed and turned in Social Studies assignments today - (Chapter 7.5 - 1,2,3 and 4) and the Revolutionary War map. Due tomorrow - page 214 the IPI questions
(1-10) and YBH (#1) and TC (#1). Look at the headings on the questions on page 214 and you will see what the initials stand for! We will create note cards in class tomorrow to use for our Unit 3 test on Friday!
Period 3 -
No homework tonight! We read aloud in class for fluency practice. Tomorrow; SSR with our in class logs! Be prepared with your books!
Period 5 -6
We received our review sheets for our test Friday; we talked about how to write content specific answers for Social Studies tests. We also read through the review questions and discussed them in class. In LA - we re-visited the lady or tiger question; for Friday, please answer questions 5 and 9 on page 692 -
We completed and turned in Social Studies assignments today - (Chapter 7.5 - 1,2,3 and 4) and the Revolutionary War map. Due tomorrow - page 214 the IPI questions
(1-10) and YBH (#1) and TC (#1). Look at the headings on the questions on page 214 and you will see what the initials stand for! We will create note cards in class tomorrow to use for our Unit 3 test on Friday!
Period 3 -
No homework tonight! We read aloud in class for fluency practice. Tomorrow; SSR with our in class logs! Be prepared with your books!
Period 5 -6
We received our review sheets for our test Friday; we talked about how to write content specific answers for Social Studies tests. We also read through the review questions and discussed them in class. In LA - we re-visited the lady or tiger question; for Friday, please answer questions 5 and 9 on page 692 -
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Sorry for the lack of posts! I have been out at district trainings and had subs for Friday and Monday! Here is the updates for everyone!
Period 1 and 2
Everyone should have completed their Rev. War maps and turned them in - they are due tomorrow if you still have them at home or need to complete them. In Social Studies,
In Language Arts, we had our second SSR reading time in class; we generated higher level questions/comments/connections and shared them with partners; four students were then chosen to share about whtat their partners had told them. Remember to bring your independent reading books to class on Thursday for our next SSR session.
In Social Studies, we will have our Review on Thursday and our Unit Three (Chapters 6-7) test on Friday. If you just joined the class at the Trimester, you will not be taking this test. Chapter 7.5 questions 1,2,3 and 4 are due tomorrow; there will be some time in class to work.
Period 3 -
We read aloud in class today; tomorrow we will discuss the Lady or the Tiger: make sure that I have your predictions by the beginning of class. I have nearly everyone's prediction already, but there are a few missing.
Period 5 and 6
Lots of Social Studies to complete: all back assignments are due tomorrow. We will have our Social STudies Unit 3 (Chapters 6&7) test Friday. Band members should stop by on Thursday for any assignments they need to pick up for study notes.
We read out loud in the Outsiders, practicing our attention to expression!
Period 1 and 2
Everyone should have completed their Rev. War maps and turned them in - they are due tomorrow if you still have them at home or need to complete them. In Social Studies,
In Language Arts, we had our second SSR reading time in class; we generated higher level questions/comments/connections and shared them with partners; four students were then chosen to share about whtat their partners had told them. Remember to bring your independent reading books to class on Thursday for our next SSR session.
In Social Studies, we will have our Review on Thursday and our Unit Three (Chapters 6-7) test on Friday. If you just joined the class at the Trimester, you will not be taking this test. Chapter 7.5 questions 1,2,3 and 4 are due tomorrow; there will be some time in class to work.
Period 3 -
We read aloud in class today; tomorrow we will discuss the Lady or the Tiger: make sure that I have your predictions by the beginning of class. I have nearly everyone's prediction already, but there are a few missing.
Period 5 and 6
Lots of Social Studies to complete: all back assignments are due tomorrow. We will have our Social STudies Unit 3 (Chapters 6&7) test Friday. Band members should stop by on Thursday for any assignments they need to pick up for study notes.
We read out loud in the Outsiders, practicing our attention to expression!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We discussed our independent reading program for second trimester, took a visit to the library to find books at our AR levels, and practiced reading outloud for fluency.
Period 3
Reading program started today for Trimester 2 - we visited the library and spent time looking for books that fit our AR levels.
Period 5 - 6
Library to search for books for Trimester 2 Independent Reading; we turned in our paragraphs on the Declaration of Independence and took notes on a ppt presentation on the Revolutionary War.
We discussed our independent reading program for second trimester, took a visit to the library to find books at our AR levels, and practiced reading outloud for fluency.
Period 3
Reading program started today for Trimester 2 - we visited the library and spent time looking for books that fit our AR levels.
Period 5 - 6
Library to search for books for Trimester 2 Independent Reading; we turned in our paragraphs on the Declaration of Independence and took notes on a ppt presentation on the Revolutionary War.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We reviewed and corrected our assignment on the Declaration of Independence; discussed independent reading for Tri II and practiced reading fluency in class. We have a visit to the library scheduled for tomorrow, so bring your ASB card!
Period 3
We practiced reading fluency with our independent reading book; bring ASB card for our library visit tomorrow!
Period 5 and 6
We completed pages 93-95 in our daybooks and turned them in for the trimester check.
We practiced reading fluency with our independent reading book....
Bring ASB card tomorrow for library visit!
We reviewed and corrected our assignment on the Declaration of Independence; discussed independent reading for Tri II and practiced reading fluency in class. We have a visit to the library scheduled for tomorrow, so bring your ASB card!
Period 3
We practiced reading fluency with our independent reading book; bring ASB card for our library visit tomorrow!
Period 5 and 6
We completed pages 93-95 in our daybooks and turned them in for the trimester check.
We practiced reading fluency with our independent reading book....
Bring ASB card tomorrow for library visit!
Monday, November 30, 2009
November 30, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We turned in our reading logs today and completed our reflections in class. We re-visited the pre-Revolution discussion we had last week, and looked at the Declaration of Independence; we discussed the meaning of primary source document and why it is important to know what these are and how to read them.
Period 3 - We wrote reflections and turned in our reading logs for Trimester 1. We also practiced our reading skills with an in class reading of one of our independent reading books.
Period 5 and 6
We finally finished those reading projects - great job, class! They were really creative and gave us a lot of new books to consider reading for the future!
We reviewed the definition of primary source documents and looked at some excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. We received a handout on the Declaration; questions attached are due on Wednesday. In addition, read page 193 in your Social Studies book and answer question 5 on page 193. I modified the question for you...you will only write one paragraph, not an entire essay, and focus on what you read on page 193 and what you learned as you answered the questions in the handout. These will all be due on Wednesday!
We turned in our reading logs today and completed our reflections in class. We re-visited the pre-Revolution discussion we had last week, and looked at the Declaration of Independence; we discussed the meaning of primary source document and why it is important to know what these are and how to read them.
Period 3 - We wrote reflections and turned in our reading logs for Trimester 1. We also practiced our reading skills with an in class reading of one of our independent reading books.
Period 5 and 6
We finally finished those reading projects - great job, class! They were really creative and gave us a lot of new books to consider reading for the future!
We reviewed the definition of primary source documents and looked at some excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. We received a handout on the Declaration; questions attached are due on Wednesday. In addition, read page 193 in your Social Studies book and answer question 5 on page 193. I modified the question for you...you will only write one paragraph, not an entire essay, and focus on what you read on page 193 and what you learned as you answered the questions in the handout. These will all be due on Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Period 1 and 2
Book Project Presentations today....we finished with a small group activity discussing some of the "big issues" surrounding the American Revolution. To be continued....
No homework tonight, but remember those reading pages for Monday!
Period 3
Book Project Presentations....we will finish these tomorrow~
Period 5-6
Book Project Presentations....we will finish these up tomorrow.
Book Project Presentations today....we finished with a small group activity discussing some of the "big issues" surrounding the American Revolution. To be continued....
No homework tonight, but remember those reading pages for Monday!
Period 3
Book Project Presentations....we will finish these tomorrow~
Period 5-6
Book Project Presentations....we will finish these up tomorrow.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We worked in small groups to rewrite some of Thomas Paine's writings in his pamphlet, Common Sense. We shared our results and also discussed how to make our small groups function well.
Homework: Remember to bring your reading projects for tomorrow!
Period 3
We had our counselors visit and discuss harassment with us today...
Homework: Remember to bring your reading projects for tomorrow!
Periods 5 and 6
We discussed the Revolutionary War period in our table groups, concentrating on seven important questions; we shared our conclusions with the group,and saw the different perspectives held by classmates. After this, we completed a reading in our daybooks (pgs. 87-91) and discussed where exactly a thesis could be located in a piece of persuasive writing.
Homework: Remember to bring your reading projects for tomorrow! Wednesday you will turn in reading logs documenting 1400 pages!
We worked in small groups to rewrite some of Thomas Paine's writings in his pamphlet, Common Sense. We shared our results and also discussed how to make our small groups function well.
Homework: Remember to bring your reading projects for tomorrow!
Period 3
We had our counselors visit and discuss harassment with us today...
Homework: Remember to bring your reading projects for tomorrow!
Periods 5 and 6
We discussed the Revolutionary War period in our table groups, concentrating on seven important questions; we shared our conclusions with the group,and saw the different perspectives held by classmates. After this, we completed a reading in our daybooks (pgs. 87-91) and discussed where exactly a thesis could be located in a piece of persuasive writing.
Homework: Remember to bring your reading projects for tomorrow! Wednesday you will turn in reading logs documenting 1400 pages!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We discussed our comparisons of the strengths and weaknesses of the British vs the Colonists going into the Revolutionary War. We weighted three categories of our choice, and then compared the results. We think we found a way for the Colonists to actually win!
We took notes from a powerpoint on Chapter 7.1 -
For LA, we practiced reading out loud with expression, and discussed character development.
Remember the important due dates for next week! Reading Projects are due on Tuesday!
Period 3
Debates with Mr. Butler today!
Period 5 and 6
We discussed propaganda and Thomas Paine's Common Sense. We re-wrote some passages in our own words, and then analyzed the selections for the use of propaganda (using pages R24-24 in our literature books). Lots of good thinking and analysis!
Those who ended up with 6 correct answers for the Geo Bee were: Shayna Dieken, Rachel Catterall, and Brian Callans. If I missed anyone, or if you think you answered six correctly, see me on Monday! Remember: Reading Projects are due on Tuesday and reading pages are due Wednesday!
Have a great weekend!
We discussed our comparisons of the strengths and weaknesses of the British vs the Colonists going into the Revolutionary War. We weighted three categories of our choice, and then compared the results. We think we found a way for the Colonists to actually win!
We took notes from a powerpoint on Chapter 7.1 -
For LA, we practiced reading out loud with expression, and discussed character development.
Remember the important due dates for next week! Reading Projects are due on Tuesday!
Period 3
Debates with Mr. Butler today!
Period 5 and 6
We discussed propaganda and Thomas Paine's Common Sense. We re-wrote some passages in our own words, and then analyzed the selections for the use of propaganda (using pages R24-24 in our literature books). Lots of good thinking and analysis!
Those who ended up with 6 correct answers for the Geo Bee were: Shayna Dieken, Rachel Catterall, and Brian Callans. If I missed anyone, or if you think you answered six correctly, see me on Monday! Remember: Reading Projects are due on Tuesday and reading pages are due Wednesday!
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
November 18, 2009
Period 1 -2
We reviewed our summaries of the taxes during prior to the Revolution. We will finish that activity tomorrow. We also discussed how we would feel if something were to happen to us that we thought was unfair.
We nearly finished the GeoBee; we went over the Independent Reading Project and our Independent Reading Pages: The Project is due next Tuesday, Nov. 24th and the Reading Pages (800) are due the Monday after Thanksgiving, November 30th.
Period 3
We went over the Independent Reading Project and our Independent Reading Pages: The Project is due next Tuesday, Nov. 24th and the Reading Pages (800) are due the Monday after Thanksgiving, November 30th. Students received reminder handouts today in class!
Period 5 - 6
We reviewed the Boston Massacre event; we completed the GeoBee and practiced reading outloud with expression. Book Projects are due this coming Tuesday, November 24th; Reading Logs are due next Wednesday, November 30th!
We reviewed our summaries of the taxes during prior to the Revolution. We will finish that activity tomorrow. We also discussed how we would feel if something were to happen to us that we thought was unfair.
We nearly finished the GeoBee; we went over the Independent Reading Project and our Independent Reading Pages: The Project is due next Tuesday, Nov. 24th and the Reading Pages (800) are due the Monday after Thanksgiving, November 30th.
Period 3
We went over the Independent Reading Project and our Independent Reading Pages: The Project is due next Tuesday, Nov. 24th and the Reading Pages (800) are due the Monday after Thanksgiving, November 30th. Students received reminder handouts today in class!
Period 5 - 6
We reviewed the Boston Massacre event; we completed the GeoBee and practiced reading outloud with expression. Book Projects are due this coming Tuesday, November 24th; Reading Logs are due next Wednesday, November 30th!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Periods 1 and 2
We turned in our final JA projects and shared our dream jobs. We completed Light in the Forest Chapter 16 (our final writing assignment/assessment for the novel); if you did not complete this in class, it is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday. We finished with a Geography Bee - great job, kids!
Period 3
We turned in Light in the Forest Chapter 16 (our final written assignment/assessment for this novel). If you missed the deadline, please turn it in as soon as possible to keep from losing additional points. When finished, your novel should be turned in.
We also went over our independent reading program requirements and due dates; all reading pages are due by Monday after Thanksgiving, and your Reading Projects are due next Tuesday!
Period 5 - 6
Reminder: Reading Projects are due next Tuesday!
We read each other's conclustions to Light in the Forest; we responded in writing to what we read with compliments/comments. We discussed groups in society; political, social, etc. and began looking at techniques of characterization and point of view (author). To be continued tomorrow.....
We also nearly completed the Geo Bee; we will finish on Wednesday.
We turned in our final JA projects and shared our dream jobs. We completed Light in the Forest Chapter 16 (our final writing assignment/assessment for the novel); if you did not complete this in class, it is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday. We finished with a Geography Bee - great job, kids!
Period 3
We turned in Light in the Forest Chapter 16 (our final written assignment/assessment for this novel). If you missed the deadline, please turn it in as soon as possible to keep from losing additional points. When finished, your novel should be turned in.
We also went over our independent reading program requirements and due dates; all reading pages are due by Monday after Thanksgiving, and your Reading Projects are due next Tuesday!
Period 5 - 6
Reminder: Reading Projects are due next Tuesday!
We read each other's conclustions to Light in the Forest; we responded in writing to what we read with compliments/comments. We discussed groups in society; political, social, etc. and began looking at techniques of characterization and point of view (author). To be continued tomorrow.....
We also nearly completed the Geo Bee; we will finish on Wednesday.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We completed our novel, The Light in the Forest, and began our final project; each of you will write a conclusion, or Chapter 16. This needs to be one and a half pages, but you will be doing this writing in class. We will complete our papers in class on Monday, and turn in our novels as we finish.
Period 2 was spent in the library, completing our final JA projects. Several of you have already turned in your posters; the final due date is Monday, November 16. We will be sharing our completed posters with the class.
Period 3 - We spent a period in the computer lab finishing our final papers on The Light in the Forest. I have about 1/3 of your papers; those that didn't finish in class today need to complete these by the beginning of class on Monday.
Period 5 - 6
We turned in our JA posters today and shared our dream jobs with the class. We finished up with our Geo Bee! Four more rounds to go!
We completed our novel, The Light in the Forest, and began our final project; each of you will write a conclusion, or Chapter 16. This needs to be one and a half pages, but you will be doing this writing in class. We will complete our papers in class on Monday, and turn in our novels as we finish.
Period 2 was spent in the library, completing our final JA projects. Several of you have already turned in your posters; the final due date is Monday, November 16. We will be sharing our completed posters with the class.
Period 3 - We spent a period in the computer lab finishing our final papers on The Light in the Forest. I have about 1/3 of your papers; those that didn't finish in class today need to complete these by the beginning of class on Monday.
Period 5 - 6
We turned in our JA posters today and shared our dream jobs with the class. We finished up with our Geo Bee! Four more rounds to go!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We read Chapters 13 and almost all of Chapter 14 in class - we will finish page 165 and read to the end tomorrow. We will then begin our final L/F activity - writing Chapter 16!
Second period, we worked on our JA final projects in the lab - we will have some work time tomorrow; final due date will be Monday.
Period 3 -
Work time in the lab for Light in the Forest Chapter 16. These will be due on Monday; we will have work time tomorrow. I will work individually with those who are struggling with this assignment. Please bring your books and brainstorm sheets with you to class.
Period 5 and 6 We worked on our group "taxes and unrest" activity and decided why and what would have angered the colonists the most.
We read Chapters 13 and almost all of Chapter 14 in class - we will finish page 165 and read to the end tomorrow. We will then begin our final L/F activity - writing Chapter 16!
Second period, we worked on our JA final projects in the lab - we will have some work time tomorrow; final due date will be Monday.
Period 3 -
Work time in the lab for Light in the Forest Chapter 16. These will be due on Monday; we will have work time tomorrow. I will work individually with those who are struggling with this assignment. Please bring your books and brainstorm sheets with you to class.
Period 5 and 6 We worked on our group "taxes and unrest" activity and decided why and what would have angered the colonists the most.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We read Chapters 11 and 12 in Light in the Forest; we will finish the book in class on Thursday! In Social Studies, we reviewed our French and Indian War Maps and discussed the outcome of that conflict. We also read 6.2 and learned about the Proclamation that angered the colonists.
Finally, we spent some time in the computer lab working on our final JA projects, which are due on Friday! Don't forget!
Period 3 -
We finished Light in the Forest and ended with class discussion; each of you received the final essay question, which is to write Chapter 16 - what will happen next in the novel! You have a brainstorm sheet and an explanation of the assignment; I will provide class time on Thursday for typing....
Period 5 and 6
We reviewed the French and Indian War and Proclamation of 1763; we took a short quiz and found out that the new policy was actually FAKE - it was only used to help us see how people feel about unfair taxes, or taxes that they perceive to be unfair. We are trying to understand the emotions of revolution. We formed new table groups and began looking at some of the taxes levied on the colonists by the British, and how they reacted to them. We began to decide which ones were the most upsetting to the colonists.
Upcoming assignments: Due on Friday: The JA Poster; Chapter 16 (Light in the Forest)
We read Chapters 11 and 12 in Light in the Forest; we will finish the book in class on Thursday! In Social Studies, we reviewed our French and Indian War Maps and discussed the outcome of that conflict. We also read 6.2 and learned about the Proclamation that angered the colonists.
Finally, we spent some time in the computer lab working on our final JA projects, which are due on Friday! Don't forget!
Period 3 -
We finished Light in the Forest and ended with class discussion; each of you received the final essay question, which is to write Chapter 16 - what will happen next in the novel! You have a brainstorm sheet and an explanation of the assignment; I will provide class time on Thursday for typing....
Period 5 and 6
We reviewed the French and Indian War and Proclamation of 1763; we took a short quiz and found out that the new policy was actually FAKE - it was only used to help us see how people feel about unfair taxes, or taxes that they perceive to be unfair. We are trying to understand the emotions of revolution. We formed new table groups and began looking at some of the taxes levied on the colonists by the British, and how they reacted to them. We began to decide which ones were the most upsetting to the colonists.
Upcoming assignments: Due on Friday: The JA Poster; Chapter 16 (Light in the Forest)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We read Light in the Forest Chapter 11, and completed a worksheet/class discussion on Chapters 10 and 11. We completed our final (edited!) JA thank you notes, and went over the JA project, which will be due on this FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 13!
Period 3 -
We finished Chapters 13 and 14 in class today! We will finish the book in class tomorrow and begin on our final essay question.
This will be due on Friday, November 13
Periods 5 and 6
We finished Light in the Forest, and received our final essay question; this will be due on Friday, November 13. The final JA project is due on Thursday, November 12.
We read Light in the Forest Chapter 11, and completed a worksheet/class discussion on Chapters 10 and 11. We completed our final (edited!) JA thank you notes, and went over the JA project, which will be due on this FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 13!
Period 3 -
We finished Chapters 13 and 14 in class today! We will finish the book in class tomorrow and begin on our final essay question.
This will be due on Friday, November 13
Periods 5 and 6
We finished Light in the Forest, and received our final essay question; this will be due on Friday, November 13. The final JA project is due on Thursday, November 12.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Period 1 -2
We wrote thank you notes to our parent volunteers; completed our JA workbooks and began work on our JA final projects. These will be due next Thursday, November 12th.
Period 3 -
At the JA Finance Park!
Period 5 - 6
We reviewed our day at the Finance Park, wrote thank you notes to our parent volunteers, and received our final projects for the JA Finance Unit. These will be due and presented in class on Thursday, November 12. We also received our Final Reading Projects for Trimester 1. These are not due until November 24 (Tuesday). Your 1400 reading pages are due on November 25th...be prepared! We completed reading chapter 14 in Light in the Forest, and will finish the novel and receive our final writing assignment on Monday.
We wrote thank you notes to our parent volunteers; completed our JA workbooks and began work on our JA final projects. These will be due next Thursday, November 12th.
Period 3 -
At the JA Finance Park!
Period 5 - 6
We reviewed our day at the Finance Park, wrote thank you notes to our parent volunteers, and received our final projects for the JA Finance Unit. These will be due and presented in class on Thursday, November 12. We also received our Final Reading Projects for Trimester 1. These are not due until November 24 (Tuesday). Your 1400 reading pages are due on November 25th...be prepared! We completed reading chapter 14 in Light in the Forest, and will finish the novel and receive our final writing assignment on Monday.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
All of my classes, except Period 3, went on the JA field trip today! Please save your white JA folders, as you will need them for our culminating project.
Period 3 - You read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest, and answered some questions on a handout. These will be due next Monday!
Period 3 - You read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest, and answered some questions on a handout. These will be due next Monday!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wednesday, October 4, 2009
All students in my Period 1-2 and Period 5-6 classes; tomorrow is your JA field trip! Wear business casual clothing (no jeans!) and bring your lunch! Also, be at school on time - we leave soon after school starts! Period 3 - You will be going on the field trip on Friday with Mr. Butler!
Period 1 -2 We finished Chapter 10 and began Chapter 11 in Light in the Forest. We discussed the plot and setting.
In Social Studies, we finished up our JA unit, practicing our budgeting math and completing a crossword puzzle with financial terms. I think we are ready!
Period 3 -
We went to the library today; Mrs. H checked in with us about our independent reading and made sure we had the final project for Trimester 1. If you were absent today, see me if you need a copy! This assignment was passed out in class a week ago; it is due on November 23 - see me if you need an extra copy of the assignment! READING LOGS WILL BE COLLECTED ON NOVEMBER 25!
Period 5 -6
We reviewed yesterday's daybook assignment, and compared the reading selection to Light in the Forest. We read pages 43-46 in the daybook and discussed the importance of dialogue in revealing character. Due on Friday, if you didn't finish in class today!
Period 1 -2 We finished Chapter 10 and began Chapter 11 in Light in the Forest. We discussed the plot and setting.
In Social Studies, we finished up our JA unit, practicing our budgeting math and completing a crossword puzzle with financial terms. I think we are ready!
Period 3 -
We went to the library today; Mrs. H checked in with us about our independent reading and made sure we had the final project for Trimester 1. If you were absent today, see me if you need a copy! This assignment was passed out in class a week ago; it is due on November 23 - see me if you need an extra copy of the assignment! READING LOGS WILL BE COLLECTED ON NOVEMBER 25!
Period 5 -6
We reviewed yesterday's daybook assignment, and compared the reading selection to Light in the Forest. We read pages 43-46 in the daybook and discussed the importance of dialogue in revealing character. Due on Friday, if you didn't finish in class today!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
No vocab test this week due to the JA field trips! We will have a vocab test again next week; next week's test will be Friday, due to the Veteran's Day holiday on Wednesday.
Period 1 and 2
We completed the Unit three test in our JA books and turned the books in to Mrs. H. We also completed a before and after map of the French and Indian War.
Period 3 -
We took our Chapter 9-10 quiz over Light in the Forest in class today. Tomorrow, we have library and will review our end of the trimester reading project.
Period 5-6
We took a quiz over Chapter 13 in L/f, completed Daybook Assignment (pages 89-92), completed a map of the before and after land claims of the French/Indian War and outlined Chapter 6.2. The map and outline are due tomorrow...
Period 1 and 2
We completed the Unit three test in our JA books and turned the books in to Mrs. H. We also completed a before and after map of the French and Indian War.
Period 3 -
We took our Chapter 9-10 quiz over Light in the Forest in class today. Tomorrow, we have library and will review our end of the trimester reading project.
Period 5-6
We took a quiz over Chapter 13 in L/f, completed Daybook Assignment (pages 89-92), completed a map of the before and after land claims of the French/Indian War and outlined Chapter 6.2. The map and outline are due tomorrow...
Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We read Light in the Forest Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 through page 102. We will finish in class tomorrow.
Homework is to complete your paragraphs on the French and Indian War...due tomorrow!
Period 3 -
We read Chapter 10 and part of 11 in class...complete Chapter 11 and be prepared for a quiz tomorrow over both of those chapters. Also, bring your independent reading book to class daily! We will have 10 minutes of independent reading each day to help make sure you meet your independent reading requirement by the end of the trimester!
Period 5 and 6
We went over the French and Indian War - the paragraphs are writing from a soldiers perspective are due on Tuesday! Please print CLEARLY or type your papers! We also went over budgeting philosophy in our JA books and practiced finding minimum and maximums on page 93. In addition, we took the Unit 3 Quiz.
In Light in the Forest, we read Chapter 13 in class (finish on your own if you didn't finish in class!) Quiz tomorrow over the reading!
We read Light in the Forest Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 through page 102. We will finish in class tomorrow.
Homework is to complete your paragraphs on the French and Indian War...due tomorrow!
Period 3 -
We read Chapter 10 and part of 11 in class...complete Chapter 11 and be prepared for a quiz tomorrow over both of those chapters. Also, bring your independent reading book to class daily! We will have 10 minutes of independent reading each day to help make sure you meet your independent reading requirement by the end of the trimester!
Period 5 and 6
We went over the French and Indian War - the paragraphs are writing from a soldiers perspective are due on Tuesday! Please print CLEARLY or type your papers! We also went over budgeting philosophy in our JA books and practiced finding minimum and maximums on page 93. In addition, we took the Unit 3 Quiz.
In Light in the Forest, we read Chapter 13 in class (finish on your own if you didn't finish in class!) Quiz tomorrow over the reading!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We took Vocab test #5. We took our Unit 2 Social STudies test today as well. (Chapters 3,4 and 5). We worked hard and everybody finished! Results will be back next week. We reviewed JA, focusing on family budgets.
Period 3 -We took our Vocab Test #5, then reviewed our independent reading program, worked on filling out reading logs and had some time to read silently.
Period 5 and 6
We took a vocab test (#5A) and completed a lesson in our daybooks. We read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest and answered some questions as a group. We completed another lesson in our JA books;we were surprised to find out that food was not included in the budget scenario we looked at....
Unit 3 in our Social Studies books was introduced; we read some facts about the Native Americans and the British Colonists and compared what we are learning in Social Studies to what we are reading in The Light in the Forest.
We took Vocab test #5. We took our Unit 2 Social STudies test today as well. (Chapters 3,4 and 5). We worked hard and everybody finished! Results will be back next week. We reviewed JA, focusing on family budgets.
Period 3 -We took our Vocab Test #5, then reviewed our independent reading program, worked on filling out reading logs and had some time to read silently.
Period 5 and 6
We took a vocab test (#5A) and completed a lesson in our daybooks. We read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest and answered some questions as a group. We completed another lesson in our JA books;we were surprised to find out that food was not included in the budget scenario we looked at....
Unit 3 in our Social Studies books was introduced; we read some facts about the Native Americans and the British Colonists and compared what we are learning in Social Studies to what we are reading in The Light in the Forest.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We read Chapter 8 in Light in the Forest, reviewed our vocab words for our test tomorrow, and turned in our Social Studies homework from yesterday. We will have an open note quiz on Social Studies tomorrow, so if we didn't complete the assignment from yesterday (page 146 - 2,3,4,5,6) we are finishing that tonight so we can use the notes for the test!
Period 3 -We read Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest; practiced our vocab words, and were given our final reading project for first tri....no, its note due for a month, but we are getting it early so we can be prepared!
Period 5 -6We took our Social Studies test today; we will correct it tomorrow. Mrs. H checked in with us about our JA field trip (clothing, permision slips,etc.). Tomorrow: we will have a vocab test; be prepared to write sentences! We will also read L/F Chapter 12 in class, and complete a section in our JA books.
We read Chapter 8 in Light in the Forest, reviewed our vocab words for our test tomorrow, and turned in our Social Studies homework from yesterday. We will have an open note quiz on Social Studies tomorrow, so if we didn't complete the assignment from yesterday (page 146 - 2,3,4,5,6) we are finishing that tonight so we can use the notes for the test!
Period 3 -We read Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest; practiced our vocab words, and were given our final reading project for first tri....no, its note due for a month, but we are getting it early so we can be prepared!
Period 5 -6We took our Social Studies test today; we will correct it tomorrow. Mrs. H checked in with us about our JA field trip (clothing, permision slips,etc.). Tomorrow: we will have a vocab test; be prepared to write sentences! We will also read L/F Chapter 12 in class, and complete a section in our JA books.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Period 1 and 2We turned in our final Memoirs, and spent time reading and commenting on each other's essays. Thanks Aubree and Maria for bringing cookies!
We completed Chapter 5.5 in Social Studies, and talked about the contributions of Ben Franklin. We were assigned questions 2,3,4,5 and 6 on page 146 for homework; these are due tomorrow. We will go over them in class and be ready for our quiz on Thursday.
Period 3
We read Chapter 8 in Light in the Forest; we had a choice of five questions, from which we each chose one to answer in depth. For this question we have to find three quotes from the book to back up our answer! This is due tomorrow, and counts as a mid-term assessment on this novel.
Period 5 and 6-
We practiced on demand writing with a question from Light in the Forest; received our new vocab words for a quiz scheduled for Thursday, and read Chapter 11 from LF out loud in class. We collected our notes and reviewed chapters 3-5 in our Social Studies book for our test tomorrow...this is our last open note test, and also the test over the most material; our following tests will be over 1-2 chapters.
We completed Chapter 5.5 in Social Studies, and talked about the contributions of Ben Franklin. We were assigned questions 2,3,4,5 and 6 on page 146 for homework; these are due tomorrow. We will go over them in class and be ready for our quiz on Thursday.
Period 3
We read Chapter 8 in Light in the Forest; we had a choice of five questions, from which we each chose one to answer in depth. For this question we have to find three quotes from the book to back up our answer! This is due tomorrow, and counts as a mid-term assessment on this novel.
Period 5 and 6-
We practiced on demand writing with a question from Light in the Forest; received our new vocab words for a quiz scheduled for Thursday, and read Chapter 11 from LF out loud in class. We collected our notes and reviewed chapters 3-5 in our Social Studies book for our test tomorrow...this is our last open note test, and also the test over the most material; our following tests will be over 1-2 chapters.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We read Chapter 6 in Light in the Forest and went over our worksheets - these are due tomorrow! Also, any memoirs NOT yet turned in are due by tomorrow, Tuesday! We will share these in class tomorrow.
We received our new vocab. words for this week; the quiz will be on Thursday. Remember; you are responsible for learning and remembering two words of your own choosing, in addition to the five on the list for this week.
Period 3 -
We read Chapter 6 and nearly all of Chapter 7 in class; short comprehension "check" (quiz) on Tuesday at the beginning of class.
Period 5 - 6
We listened to the PLMS Harassment Presentation today and read Chapter 10 in L/F;
In Social Studies, we wrapped up Chapter 5, completed an activity on Ben Franklin and his famous sayings, and will be ready for our test on Wednesday!
We read Chapter 6 in Light in the Forest and went over our worksheets - these are due tomorrow! Also, any memoirs NOT yet turned in are due by tomorrow, Tuesday! We will share these in class tomorrow.
We received our new vocab. words for this week; the quiz will be on Thursday. Remember; you are responsible for learning and remembering two words of your own choosing, in addition to the five on the list for this week.
Period 3 -
We read Chapter 6 and nearly all of Chapter 7 in class; short comprehension "check" (quiz) on Tuesday at the beginning of class.
Period 5 - 6
We listened to the PLMS Harassment Presentation today and read Chapter 10 in L/F;
In Social Studies, we wrapped up Chapter 5, completed an activity on Ben Franklin and his famous sayings, and will be ready for our test on Wednesday!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
REMINDER FOR PERIODS 1-2 and 5-6 FOR NEXT WEEK!
PLEASE BRING IN YOUR CHECKS AND PERMISSION SLIPS FOR OUR JA FIELD TRIP! ALSO, WE STILL NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS TO MEET US THERE! PLEASE LET ME KNOW EARLY NEXT WEEK IF YOUR PARENT(S) ARE INTERESTED IN COMING!
Period 1 -2
We spent a period in the library,finishing up our final drafts of our memoirs. Most of you completed them; if you didn't finish in class, your memoir is due Monday. If you have been absent and have extra days, then the Monday due date does not apply to you!
For second period, we worked on completing our folders on the colonial economy, and watched a ppt presentation on Chapter 5.4 (the Great Awakening)
Period 3 -
Memoirs were due today - we read each other's memoirs and wrote compliments to the authors. Thanks to those who brought cookies to share during the reading time!
Period 5 -6
Memoirs were due - we spent the afternoon reading and responding to each other's
writing! Thanks to all who brought goodies to share during the reading time!
PLEASE BRING IN YOUR CHECKS AND PERMISSION SLIPS FOR OUR JA FIELD TRIP! ALSO, WE STILL NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS TO MEET US THERE! PLEASE LET ME KNOW EARLY NEXT WEEK IF YOUR PARENT(S) ARE INTERESTED IN COMING!
Period 1 -2
We spent a period in the library,finishing up our final drafts of our memoirs. Most of you completed them; if you didn't finish in class, your memoir is due Monday. If you have been absent and have extra days, then the Monday due date does not apply to you!
For second period, we worked on completing our folders on the colonial economy, and watched a ppt presentation on Chapter 5.4 (the Great Awakening)
Period 3 -
Memoirs were due today - we read each other's memoirs and wrote compliments to the authors. Thanks to those who brought cookies to share during the reading time!
Period 5 -6
Memoirs were due - we spent the afternoon reading and responding to each other's
writing! Thanks to all who brought goodies to share during the reading time!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Period 1 - 2
We read Chapter 5.4 in our Social Studies books and answered questions 3 and 4 on page 139. We went over Chapter 5 in Light in the Forest, and discussed some of the harder questions on the worksheet; we then turned it in after we edited our answers. We began reading Chapter 6 - this will be due on Monday; we will answer questions in class on Monday!
Period 3 -
Today was a work period for our memoirs; tomorrow we will read them in class and hopefully enjoy cookies while reading!
Period 5 -6
We read L/F Chapter 9 - questions due tomorrow! (Most of you finished those in class today!) Memoirs are due...bring cookies if you wish, and we will enjoy them while we read each other's stories!
In Social Studies, we watched a ppt on "The Great Awakening" - those of you who were absent can see it during homeroom on Tuesday...or during class next week. We also finished figuring out "Barbara's" budget on page 67 and 68 in our JA books. We will compare our answers tomorrow!
We read Chapter 5.4 in our Social Studies books and answered questions 3 and 4 on page 139. We went over Chapter 5 in Light in the Forest, and discussed some of the harder questions on the worksheet; we then turned it in after we edited our answers. We began reading Chapter 6 - this will be due on Monday; we will answer questions in class on Monday!
Period 3 -
Today was a work period for our memoirs; tomorrow we will read them in class and hopefully enjoy cookies while reading!
Period 5 -6
We read L/F Chapter 9 - questions due tomorrow! (Most of you finished those in class today!) Memoirs are due...bring cookies if you wish, and we will enjoy them while we read each other's stories!
In Social Studies, we watched a ppt on "The Great Awakening" - those of you who were absent can see it during homeroom on Tuesday...or during class next week. We also finished figuring out "Barbara's" budget on page 67 and 68 in our JA books. We will compare our answers tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, October 2o, 2009
For ALL ClASSES!
No vocab this week, as we are completing our final memoirs. The final memoirs are all due THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23. We will be reading each other's memoirs on Friday; we will be bringing in cookies to enjoy while reading each other's writing.
Period 1 - 2
We read Chapter 5 in The Light in the Forest, and completed a worksheet.Pick this up when you return if you missed class today. The worksheet is due on Thursday.
In Social Studies, we completed Chapter 5.3, making the layered book described at the beginning of the section on page 131.
Period 3
We read Chapter 5 in The Light in the Forest, and began work on the worksheet covering this chapter; pick this up in class if you were absent today!
Period 5 - 6
We read Chapters 7 and 8 in The Light in the Forest and began work on the worksheet for those chapters; it is due on Thursday, if you didn't finish it in class today. We outlined Chapter 5.3 in Social Studies.
No vocab this week, as we are completing our final memoirs. The final memoirs are all due THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23. We will be reading each other's memoirs on Friday; we will be bringing in cookies to enjoy while reading each other's writing.
Period 1 - 2
We read Chapter 5 in The Light in the Forest, and completed a worksheet.Pick this up when you return if you missed class today. The worksheet is due on Thursday.
In Social Studies, we completed Chapter 5.3, making the layered book described at the beginning of the section on page 131.
Period 3
We read Chapter 5 in The Light in the Forest, and began work on the worksheet covering this chapter; pick this up in class if you were absent today!
Period 5 - 6
We read Chapters 7 and 8 in The Light in the Forest and began work on the worksheet for those chapters; it is due on Thursday, if you didn't finish it in class today. We outlined Chapter 5.3 in Social Studies.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Period 1 - 2
We learned about TAXES today in our JA curriculum (reading pages 44-50). We looked at how we pay taxes and what those tax dollars buy. We practiced writing out a check and looking at pay stubs to see deductions; we are beginning to understand Net Monthly Income...NMI. Period 2 found us busy in the computer lab working on our memoirs. We will NOT have a vocab test this week, as we are working hard at completing those final drafts of our Memoirs by this Friday, October 23!
Period 3 - We spent the class period in the Computer lab, editing each others memoirs, and finishing up our rough drafts. THE FINAL DRAFTS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY< OCTOBER 23!! We will not be having a vocab test this week so we can spend our extra time perfecting our memoirs.
Period 5 -6
We read over pages 44-50 and 57 - 58 in our JA books, learning about taxes; we completed the pages 53-56. 6th period we ate cookies while working hard on our peer editing.Some of us also had mini-writing conferences with Mrs. H; our final drafts are due this Friday! No vocab test; we are focusing our time and energy on writing those wonderful memoirs!
We learned about TAXES today in our JA curriculum (reading pages 44-50). We looked at how we pay taxes and what those tax dollars buy. We practiced writing out a check and looking at pay stubs to see deductions; we are beginning to understand Net Monthly Income...NMI. Period 2 found us busy in the computer lab working on our memoirs. We will NOT have a vocab test this week, as we are working hard at completing those final drafts of our Memoirs by this Friday, October 23!
Period 3 - We spent the class period in the Computer lab, editing each others memoirs, and finishing up our rough drafts. THE FINAL DRAFTS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY< OCTOBER 23!! We will not be having a vocab test this week so we can spend our extra time perfecting our memoirs.
Period 5 -6
We read over pages 44-50 and 57 - 58 in our JA books, learning about taxes; we completed the pages 53-56. 6th period we ate cookies while working hard on our peer editing.Some of us also had mini-writing conferences with Mrs. H; our final drafts are due this Friday! No vocab test; we are focusing our time and energy on writing those wonderful memoirs!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We started the day with a presentation on Colonial Trade and discussed some of the tragedies of the slave trade in the Americas. If you were absent, you will need to view the ppt on Tuesday, during homeroom, or get notes from someone in your class.
Period 2 was spent in the Computer Lab preparing our memoirs for peer editing on Monday.
Period 3 -
Lots of hard work during class today! We completed our first drafts in the computer lab - those that did NOT finish will need to complete their first drafts over the weekend and bring a printed copy to class on Monday! We will be peer editing on Monday, and talking about ways we can make our memoirs even more interesting to read.
Period 5-6
We almost completed our unit on the colonial economy and looked at the way slavery was a part of the system; we looked at some of the travesties of the slave trade.
During 6th period, we worked on our memoirs in the lab, some of us completed peer editing, others kept working on their writing. We will complete peer editing on Monday with our final essays due by next Friday.
We started the day with a presentation on Colonial Trade and discussed some of the tragedies of the slave trade in the Americas. If you were absent, you will need to view the ppt on Tuesday, during homeroom, or get notes from someone in your class.
Period 2 was spent in the Computer Lab preparing our memoirs for peer editing on Monday.
Period 3 -
Lots of hard work during class today! We completed our first drafts in the computer lab - those that did NOT finish will need to complete their first drafts over the weekend and bring a printed copy to class on Monday! We will be peer editing on Monday, and talking about ways we can make our memoirs even more interesting to read.
Period 5-6
We almost completed our unit on the colonial economy and looked at the way slavery was a part of the system; we looked at some of the travesties of the slave trade.
During 6th period, we worked on our memoirs in the lab, some of us completed peer editing, others kept working on their writing. We will complete peer editing on Monday with our final essays due by next Friday.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Permission Slip Information:
Here is what you need to fill out the permission slip! Some of you may not have gotten this off the whiteboard today.
The Activity is Finance Education, as is the purpose of the trip. The location is the JA Finance Park in Auburn. The time is 7:45 - 2:00 pm. We will be traveling by district vehicle!
Period 1 - 2
We took our Vocab Test and watched a powerpoint on Chapter 5.2 in our Social Studies book. We took notes and discussed some of the economic reasons for the Revolution.
We also received our permission slips for the JA Field Trip (Coming up on November 5th). Parents can let me know if you are able to volunteer on this trip by returning the forms as soon as possible.
We spent time in the computer lab formatting our memoirs; we will hopefully be completing the typing process tomorrow and peer editing will occur on Monday.
Period 3 - We took our vocab test and then spent time in the computer lab working on our memoirs. The first drafts are due on Monday - we will peer and self edit, and then submit our finals by next Friday.
Period 5 -6
We took our vocab test; went over our JA permission slips and parent information; discussed the need for business casual clothing (the field trip will be on November 5, so we have awhile to prepare!) We discussed/took notes on English Trade Laws, and discussed the relationship between England and her colonies. We began typing our memoirs; I was able to book the computer lab for 6th period tomorrow, so we will have that time to print and work on adding to our papers; I will have peer/self editing sheets available for those of you who are ready for that step.
Here is what you need to fill out the permission slip! Some of you may not have gotten this off the whiteboard today.
The Activity is Finance Education, as is the purpose of the trip. The location is the JA Finance Park in Auburn. The time is 7:45 - 2:00 pm. We will be traveling by district vehicle!
Period 1 - 2
We took our Vocab Test and watched a powerpoint on Chapter 5.2 in our Social Studies book. We took notes and discussed some of the economic reasons for the Revolution.
We also received our permission slips for the JA Field Trip (Coming up on November 5th). Parents can let me know if you are able to volunteer on this trip by returning the forms as soon as possible.
We spent time in the computer lab formatting our memoirs; we will hopefully be completing the typing process tomorrow and peer editing will occur on Monday.
Period 3 - We took our vocab test and then spent time in the computer lab working on our memoirs. The first drafts are due on Monday - we will peer and self edit, and then submit our finals by next Friday.
Period 5 -6
We took our vocab test; went over our JA permission slips and parent information; discussed the need for business casual clothing (the field trip will be on November 5, so we have awhile to prepare!) We discussed/took notes on English Trade Laws, and discussed the relationship between England and her colonies. We began typing our memoirs; I was able to book the computer lab for 6th period tomorrow, so we will have that time to print and work on adding to our papers; I will have peer/self editing sheets available for those of you who are ready for that step.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 14, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We finished Chapter 5.1 and worked on our timelines for the Dominion of New England.
We reviewed our questions to Light in the Forest, Chapter 4, and discussed point of view as was revealed in the text. We have our vocab test tomorrow!(Light in the Forest words ditties, grimace, bandy-legged, strouding, ominous, plus two of your own choosing).
Period 3 -
We turned in our Light in the Forest questions for Chapter 3 and 4 and practiced writing with elaboration in our table groups. We will begin typing our memoirs during class tomorrow - bring flash drives in order to take your papers back and forth between school and home.
REMEMBER!!! We have our vocab test tomorrow!(Light in the Forest words ditties, grimace, bandy-legged, strouding, ominous, plus two of your own choosing).
Period 5 - 6
We collected the homework from Chapter 5.1 (yesterday's assignment: 5.1 pg. 125 - 1, 2,3,4B and 5) The Light in the Forest worksheet for Chapters 5 and 6, and completed pages 18 through 21 in our JA books in class. If you didn't finish, please complete those pages by Monday, October 19. We also reviewed the use of elaboration in writing and will begin writing our memoir/essays during class Thursday. Bring your flash drives in order to transport your virtual papers between home and school Remember the vocab test tomorrow!
We finished Chapter 5.1 and worked on our timelines for the Dominion of New England.
We reviewed our questions to Light in the Forest, Chapter 4, and discussed point of view as was revealed in the text. We have our vocab test tomorrow!(Light in the Forest words ditties, grimace, bandy-legged, strouding, ominous, plus two of your own choosing).
Period 3 -
We turned in our Light in the Forest questions for Chapter 3 and 4 and practiced writing with elaboration in our table groups. We will begin typing our memoirs during class tomorrow - bring flash drives in order to take your papers back and forth between school and home.
REMEMBER!!! We have our vocab test tomorrow!(Light in the Forest words ditties, grimace, bandy-legged, strouding, ominous, plus two of your own choosing).
Period 5 - 6
We collected the homework from Chapter 5.1 (yesterday's assignment: 5.1 pg. 125 - 1, 2,3,4B and 5) The Light in the Forest worksheet for Chapters 5 and 6, and completed pages 18 through 21 in our JA books in class. If you didn't finish, please complete those pages by Monday, October 19. We also reviewed the use of elaboration in writing and will begin writing our memoir/essays during class Thursday. Bring your flash drives in order to transport your virtual papers between home and school Remember the vocab test tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, September 13, 2009
ALL CLASSES
I was involved in a meeting all day today, so I didn't get a chance to check in with Mr. Finnerty as to what was accomplished in class. I would like you to complete all Social Studies and Light in the Forest questions for tomorrow; we will go over the material in class. Also, my two block classes will need to bring their JA Finance books to class on Wednesday.
I will update the blog with more specifics tomorrow!
Mrs. H
I was involved in a meeting all day today, so I didn't get a chance to check in with Mr. Finnerty as to what was accomplished in class. I would like you to complete all Social Studies and Light in the Forest questions for tomorrow; we will go over the material in class. Also, my two block classes will need to bring their JA Finance books to class on Wednesday.
I will update the blog with more specifics tomorrow!
Mrs. H
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Period 1 - We worked on our Memoir Brainstorming sheets, making sure that we had our topics, titles and hooks ready to go. We put our memoir in chronological order (beginning, middle and end); we will finish up the brainstorm sheets with a partner on Wednesday. We also received our vocab sheets for this week - words are from The Light in the Forest - and picked two words (in addition to the five class words) from the novel. We will learn those words and write sentences using them (with the part of speech) for the quiz on Thursday.
Period 2 - We continued to work on our Colonies Grids - we located data for each of the colonies from our text book and added them to our papers. We will finish this on Wednesday.
Period 3 - We worked on our Memoir Brainstorming sheets, making sure that we had our topics, titles and hooks ready to go. We put our memoir in chronological order (beginning, middle and end); we will finish up the brainstorm sheets with a partner on Wednesday. We also received our vocab sheets for this week - words are from The Light in the Forest - and picked two words (in addition to the five class words) from the novel. We will learn those words and write sentences using them (with the part of speech) for the quiz on Thursday.
Period 5 - 6
We listened to an article about Columbus and responded in writing;we received our Light in the Forest worksheets back and will save them as they contain our vocab lists for this week!
We viewed a ppt on Memoir writing, and practiced (with our 2:00 buddies) ways that we will incorporate some of the learnings presented in our own memoir.
We finished up our colonies grids in our table groups.
Period 2 - We continued to work on our Colonies Grids - we located data for each of the colonies from our text book and added them to our papers. We will finish this on Wednesday.
Period 3 - We worked on our Memoir Brainstorming sheets, making sure that we had our topics, titles and hooks ready to go. We put our memoir in chronological order (beginning, middle and end); we will finish up the brainstorm sheets with a partner on Wednesday. We also received our vocab sheets for this week - words are from The Light in the Forest - and picked two words (in addition to the five class words) from the novel. We will learn those words and write sentences using them (with the part of speech) for the quiz on Thursday.
Period 5 - 6
We listened to an article about Columbus and responded in writing;we received our Light in the Forest worksheets back and will save them as they contain our vocab lists for this week!
We viewed a ppt on Memoir writing, and practiced (with our 2:00 buddies) ways that we will incorporate some of the learnings presented in our own memoir.
We finished up our colonies grids in our table groups.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Period 1 -2
We learned about using Credit (page 17) today, and filled out pg 18 in our JA books. Good discussion!
We took our Vocab test on the words from "My First Free Summer" and read an example from our Lit books of a memoir; we began brainstorming for our personal memoir, filling out a graphic organizer.
In Social Studies, we began creating a graphic organizer of the English colonies; to be continued in class on Monday!
No weekend homework except independent reading! Also, if you haven't read through Chapter 3 in Light in the Forest, complete that on your own.
Period 3 -
We took our vocab and comprehension quizzes today; following that, we read through a sample memoir in our lit book (Jalapenos, Anyone?) and began working on our graphic organizer for our own memoir. We will complete that activity on Monday in class.
Period 5 -6
We turned in the worksheet on Light in the Forest (Chapters 3 and 4), read the sample memoir in our Lit Book (Jalapenos, Anyone?) and began working on our brainstorming sheets. In Social Studies, we worked on our analysis of the English Colonies, creating a baseline for understanding their unique characteristics.
We learned about using Credit (page 17) today, and filled out pg 18 in our JA books. Good discussion!
We took our Vocab test on the words from "My First Free Summer" and read an example from our Lit books of a memoir; we began brainstorming for our personal memoir, filling out a graphic organizer.
In Social Studies, we began creating a graphic organizer of the English colonies; to be continued in class on Monday!
No weekend homework except independent reading! Also, if you haven't read through Chapter 3 in Light in the Forest, complete that on your own.
Period 3 -
We took our vocab and comprehension quizzes today; following that, we read through a sample memoir in our lit book (Jalapenos, Anyone?) and began working on our graphic organizer for our own memoir. We will complete that activity on Monday in class.
Period 5 -6
We turned in the worksheet on Light in the Forest (Chapters 3 and 4), read the sample memoir in our Lit Book (Jalapenos, Anyone?) and began working on our brainstorming sheets. In Social Studies, we worked on our analysis of the English Colonies, creating a baseline for understanding their unique characteristics.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Period 1 -2
We completed the Section on Financial Institutions and Debit cards in our JA books, reviewed for our Vocab test tomorrow (we had a schedule change today that made our normal Thursday vocab quiz difficult to schedule!), read through Chapter 3 in Light in the Forest, and began working on Chapter 4.2 in our Social Studies book.
Period 3 -We read the first Chapter in Light in the Forest in class, and then were assigned Chapter 2 and 3 on our own. The pages that need to be read by tomorrow are pages 3 - 24. There will be a quiz over that reading tomorrow, following a class discussion. You may use any notes you take on the reading in class. The very short vocab test (only five words from the reading, My First Free Summer in your Lit Books) is scheduled for Friday, instead of Thursday, this week only.
Period 5 -6
We took our vocab quiz, began reading Chapter 4 in Light in the Forest, and completed the section on Financial Institutions and Debit Cards in our JA books. Homework for tomorrow: fill in the worksheet for Light in the Forest, Chapters 3 and 4. This is due tomorrow! Remember, you will need three questions or observations for the final section on the worksheet, and each of your quotes need to have an explanation as to why you think it represents cruelty/racism by one group toward the other.
We completed the Section on Financial Institutions and Debit cards in our JA books, reviewed for our Vocab test tomorrow (we had a schedule change today that made our normal Thursday vocab quiz difficult to schedule!), read through Chapter 3 in Light in the Forest, and began working on Chapter 4.2 in our Social Studies book.
Period 3 -We read the first Chapter in Light in the Forest in class, and then were assigned Chapter 2 and 3 on our own. The pages that need to be read by tomorrow are pages 3 - 24. There will be a quiz over that reading tomorrow, following a class discussion. You may use any notes you take on the reading in class. The very short vocab test (only five words from the reading, My First Free Summer in your Lit Books) is scheduled for Friday, instead of Thursday, this week only.
Period 5 -6
We took our vocab quiz, began reading Chapter 4 in Light in the Forest, and completed the section on Financial Institutions and Debit Cards in our JA books. Homework for tomorrow: fill in the worksheet for Light in the Forest, Chapters 3 and 4. This is due tomorrow! Remember, you will need three questions or observations for the final section on the worksheet, and each of your quotes need to have an explanation as to why you think it represents cruelty/racism by one group toward the other.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Period 1 - 2
We completed our Light in the Forest Jigsaw Activity, and discussed the background and intent of the author, Conrad Richter. We then read Chapter 1 out loud in class.
We corrected the vocabulary worksheet; the vocab quiz is scheduled for Thursday!
We also turned in our three brainstorm ideas for our memoir...
In Social Studies, we completed a crossword puzzle for Chapter 4.2 and a summary question. We will turn those in tomorrow. Number 7 Across is still a mystery...don't worry if you can't find the answer! We will figure that out in class tomorrow!
Period 3
Busy day! We turned in our Fact Sheets and filled out our Light in the Forest Jigsaws. We also corrected our vocab worksheets - the quiz will be Thursday!
We turned in our three ideas for our Memoir. Finally, we checked out our Light in the Forest books and read the introduction. We will read Chapter 1 in class tomorrow!
Period 5 - 6
In Language Arts, we took a quiz on Light in the Forest; corrected Vocab Worksheets, and turned in our Memoir Brainstorm. In Social Studies, we got our JA books and took a pre-test to assess our financial knowledge. We practiced writing summaries for our Social Studies notes and turned them in; we read a selection on the Salem Witch Trials with a partner and answered some key questions.
Tonights homework:
Outline Chapter 4.3, but omit (leave out!) the sections on Daily Life and Customs and The Salem Witch Trials. Also, read Chapter 2 in L/F and bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow.
We completed our Light in the Forest Jigsaw Activity, and discussed the background and intent of the author, Conrad Richter. We then read Chapter 1 out loud in class.
We corrected the vocabulary worksheet; the vocab quiz is scheduled for Thursday!
We also turned in our three brainstorm ideas for our memoir...
In Social Studies, we completed a crossword puzzle for Chapter 4.2 and a summary question. We will turn those in tomorrow. Number 7 Across is still a mystery...don't worry if you can't find the answer! We will figure that out in class tomorrow!
Period 3
Busy day! We turned in our Fact Sheets and filled out our Light in the Forest Jigsaws. We also corrected our vocab worksheets - the quiz will be Thursday!
We turned in our three ideas for our Memoir. Finally, we checked out our Light in the Forest books and read the introduction. We will read Chapter 1 in class tomorrow!
Period 5 - 6
In Language Arts, we took a quiz on Light in the Forest; corrected Vocab Worksheets, and turned in our Memoir Brainstorm. In Social Studies, we got our JA books and took a pre-test to assess our financial knowledge. We practiced writing summaries for our Social Studies notes and turned them in; we read a selection on the Salem Witch Trials with a partner and answered some key questions.
Tonights homework:
Outline Chapter 4.3, but omit (leave out!) the sections on Daily Life and Customs and The Salem Witch Trials. Also, read Chapter 2 in L/F and bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We started our Light in the Forest Unit by researching about the novel. Our table groups were assigned one topic (author background, Fort Pitt, PA, The Allegheny/Ohio/Muskingum Rivers/ White-Indian Culture Relationships/White Captives in the 17th Century) to gain historical perspective that will help with understanding this novel. We created documents and then shared our findings with our small group, creating an information sheet to share with the class.
Homework for tomorrow: Complete the following three sentences:
1. I will always remember__________________________
2. I will always remember__________________________
3. I will always remember__________________________Each sentence should be a separate memory that could be a possible topic for your Memoir.
Also, finish and bring the vocab sheet you received on Friday. We will correct it in class.
Period 3
We started our Light in the Forest Unit by researching about the novel. Our table groups were assigned one topic (author background, Fort Pitt, PA, The Allegheny/Ohio/Muskingum Rivers/ White-Indian Culture Relationships/White Captives in the 17th Century) to gain historical perspective that will help with understanding this novel. We created documents and then shared our findings with our small group, creating an information sheet to share with the class.
Homework for tomorrow: Complete the following three sentences:
1. I will always remember__________________________
2. I will always remember__________________________
3. I will always remember__________________________Each sentence should be a separate memory that could be a possible topic for your Memoir. (ex. the time a spent the night away from home for the first time).
Also, finish and bring the vocab sheet you received on Friday. We will correct it in class.
Period 5-6
Busy day! Here is your homework summary:
Due Tuesday: Outline of 4.2 in your Social Studies book - highlight push factors (why were the Europeans being pushed out of Europe?) and pull factors (what drew them to the New World?) in two different colors.
Read Chapter 1 of The Light in the Forest No notes this time, but be prepared for a short quiz tomorrow!
Bring the answers to the questions you were assigned on Friday:
1. I will always remember__________________________
2. I will always remember__________________________
3. I will always remember__________________________
Each sentence should be a separate memory that could be a possible topic for your Memoir. (ex. I will always remember the time I spent the night away from home for the first time).
Bring the vocab sheet you received on Friday - we will correct it in class. DO NOT ANSWER THE LAST QUESTION!
In class, we completed a pre-reading activity for Light in the Forest. If you did not complete this in the lab, please complete at home and turn in tomorrow. If you were absent, see me about making this up outside of class.
We started our Light in the Forest Unit by researching about the novel. Our table groups were assigned one topic (author background, Fort Pitt, PA, The Allegheny/Ohio/Muskingum Rivers/ White-Indian Culture Relationships/White Captives in the 17th Century) to gain historical perspective that will help with understanding this novel. We created documents and then shared our findings with our small group, creating an information sheet to share with the class.
Homework for tomorrow: Complete the following three sentences:
1. I will always remember__________________________
2. I will always remember__________________________
3. I will always remember__________________________Each sentence should be a separate memory that could be a possible topic for your Memoir.
Also, finish and bring the vocab sheet you received on Friday. We will correct it in class.
Period 3
We started our Light in the Forest Unit by researching about the novel. Our table groups were assigned one topic (author background, Fort Pitt, PA, The Allegheny/Ohio/Muskingum Rivers/ White-Indian Culture Relationships/White Captives in the 17th Century) to gain historical perspective that will help with understanding this novel. We created documents and then shared our findings with our small group, creating an information sheet to share with the class.
Homework for tomorrow: Complete the following three sentences:
1. I will always remember__________________________
2. I will always remember__________________________
3. I will always remember__________________________Each sentence should be a separate memory that could be a possible topic for your Memoir. (ex. the time a spent the night away from home for the first time).
Also, finish and bring the vocab sheet you received on Friday. We will correct it in class.
Period 5-6
Busy day! Here is your homework summary:
Due Tuesday: Outline of 4.2 in your Social Studies book - highlight push factors (why were the Europeans being pushed out of Europe?) and pull factors (what drew them to the New World?) in two different colors.
Read Chapter 1 of The Light in the Forest No notes this time, but be prepared for a short quiz tomorrow!
Bring the answers to the questions you were assigned on Friday:
1. I will always remember__________________________
2. I will always remember__________________________
3. I will always remember__________________________
Each sentence should be a separate memory that could be a possible topic for your Memoir. (ex. I will always remember the time I spent the night away from home for the first time).
Bring the vocab sheet you received on Friday - we will correct it in class. DO NOT ANSWER THE LAST QUESTION!
In class, we completed a pre-reading activity for Light in the Forest. If you did not complete this in the lab, please complete at home and turn in tomorrow. If you were absent, see me about making this up outside of class.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Period 1 - 2
We took a Social Studies test over Chapter 3 and corrected it in class. We discussed what worked and what didn't work with our notes; we will practice writing clearly, and making sure we write everything down that appears in class powerpoint presentations!
We brainstormed "What is a memoir?" and listened to a few written by 8th graders. We read through lists of questions for memoirists, and will have a list of three possible topics by next Tuesday. We also received our vocab list for next week - only five words this time! This quiz will be next Thursday.
Period 3
We brainstormed "What is a memoir?" and read "My First Free Summer" from our Lit Book. We watched a powerpoint, read through lists of questions for memoirists, and will have a list of three possible topics by next Tuesday. We also received our vocab list for next week - only five words this time!The quiz will be next Thursday.
Period 5 - We shared our posters in small groups, teaching each other what we found out about the time peiod before the arrival of the Pilgrims. We took notes on what we found out. We discussed some of the long range consequences of the events covered in this time period. We watched a ppt about Choosing a Topic for our memoirs, and will have three possible options by next Tuesday. We received our vocab list for the week - along with some questions to help us think of topics for our memoirs. Light in the Forest Books and JA Books will be checked out in class on Monday!
We took a Social Studies test over Chapter 3 and corrected it in class. We discussed what worked and what didn't work with our notes; we will practice writing clearly, and making sure we write everything down that appears in class powerpoint presentations!
We brainstormed "What is a memoir?" and listened to a few written by 8th graders. We read through lists of questions for memoirists, and will have a list of three possible topics by next Tuesday. We also received our vocab list for next week - only five words this time! This quiz will be next Thursday.
Period 3
We brainstormed "What is a memoir?" and read "My First Free Summer" from our Lit Book. We watched a powerpoint, read through lists of questions for memoirists, and will have a list of three possible topics by next Tuesday. We also received our vocab list for next week - only five words this time!The quiz will be next Thursday.
Period 5 - We shared our posters in small groups, teaching each other what we found out about the time peiod before the arrival of the Pilgrims. We took notes on what we found out. We discussed some of the long range consequences of the events covered in this time period. We watched a ppt about Choosing a Topic for our memoirs, and will have three possible options by next Tuesday. We received our vocab list for the week - along with some questions to help us think of topics for our memoirs. Light in the Forest Books and JA Books will be checked out in class on Monday!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Period 1 -2
We took our second vocab test and completed our dialogue sketches in class. Mrs. H. checked our reading logs and our current books in class, and recorded the results on GradeBook.
We read Chapter 3.4 in our Social Studies books and answered question number three at the end of the chapter (page 87). Tomorrow we will have an open note test over Chapter 3, so bring all of your notes to class!
Period 3 - We took our vocab quiz, completed our dialogues and some of us performed them for the class. We checked in with Mrs. H about our independent reading books - we should be 1/3 of the way through our 800 pages at this point in the trimester.
If we didn't have books/logs in class today, we need to bring them tomorrow.
Period 5 - 6
We shared our skits and brilliant dialogue with our class during 5th period, after taking our vocab quiz. Great work on the skits!
Social Studies - We completed the posters for Chapter 4.1 and will teach them in small groups to each other tomorrow.
We took our second vocab test and completed our dialogue sketches in class. Mrs. H. checked our reading logs and our current books in class, and recorded the results on GradeBook.
We read Chapter 3.4 in our Social Studies books and answered question number three at the end of the chapter (page 87). Tomorrow we will have an open note test over Chapter 3, so bring all of your notes to class!
Period 3 - We took our vocab quiz, completed our dialogues and some of us performed them for the class. We checked in with Mrs. H about our independent reading books - we should be 1/3 of the way through our 800 pages at this point in the trimester.
If we didn't have books/logs in class today, we need to bring them tomorrow.
Period 5 - 6
We shared our skits and brilliant dialogue with our class during 5th period, after taking our vocab quiz. Great work on the skits!
Social Studies - We completed the posters for Chapter 4.1 and will teach them in small groups to each other tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We worked in the computer lab on our scenes, practicing dialogue, thoughtshots and snapshots. In Social Studies, we completed our notes on the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire. Vocab test tomorrow! Don't forget to review your 10 words!
Period 3 -
We worked in the labs on our scenes, practicing dialogue, snapshots and thoughtshots. Vocab test tomorrow! Don't forget to review your 10 words!
Period 5 - 6
We worked in the computer lab on our scenes, practicing dialogue, snapshots and thoughtshots. We will present our scenes tomorrow.
Vocab test tomorrow! Don't forget to review your 10 words!We participated in our first "book talks", sharing our five questions with our clock buddies and listening to their responses about their current novels. Complete your answers for homework tonight if you didn't finish in class today.
We worked in the computer lab on our scenes, practicing dialogue, thoughtshots and snapshots. In Social Studies, we completed our notes on the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire. Vocab test tomorrow! Don't forget to review your 10 words!
Period 3 -
We worked in the labs on our scenes, practicing dialogue, snapshots and thoughtshots. Vocab test tomorrow! Don't forget to review your 10 words!
Period 5 - 6
We worked in the computer lab on our scenes, practicing dialogue, snapshots and thoughtshots. We will present our scenes tomorrow.
Vocab test tomorrow! Don't forget to review your 10 words!We participated in our first "book talks", sharing our five questions with our clock buddies and listening to their responses about their current novels. Complete your answers for homework tonight if you didn't finish in class today.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We reviewed our vocabulary words; turned in our character "sketches" and worked on writing dialogue. For Social Studies, we took notes on a presentation on the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire (Chapter 3.1-3.3 in our books). We will complete both the character sketches and the notes tomorrow.
Period 3
We made appointments with 12 classmates for future partner activities; we carefully saved our clock buddy handout in our binders! We turned in our character sketches today, after sharing some with the class. We learned about writing dialogue today, and practiced some as a group before working as partners to create a variety of scenarios. We will finish those and share some with the class tomorrow.
Period 5-6
We shared our character sketches today and began work on creating a scene using dialogue along with snapshots and thoughtshots. We worked with our 2:00 clock buddies for this activity, which we will complete in class tomorrow.
For Social Studies, we took a quiz over 3.4 and evaluated the effectiveness of our note taking skills. Most of us felt they were pretty good! :) We worked in table groups to create story boards about the early colonization of North America...AKA Chapter 4.1 in our Social Studies books. We will continue that activity tomorrow. For home work tonight, we are writing five questions for our partner to answer about their book. The questions are at the application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, so questions asking for summaries and lists are not allowed! The questions need to ask for comparisons (comparing characters in the book, or characters with others in different books) contrasts, analysis, hypothesis, judgement and recommendations. Be specific and detailed in your questions! These are due tomorrow (5th period). Bring them printed/written and ready to go!
We reviewed our vocabulary words; turned in our character "sketches" and worked on writing dialogue. For Social Studies, we took notes on a presentation on the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire (Chapter 3.1-3.3 in our books). We will complete both the character sketches and the notes tomorrow.
Period 3
We made appointments with 12 classmates for future partner activities; we carefully saved our clock buddy handout in our binders! We turned in our character sketches today, after sharing some with the class. We learned about writing dialogue today, and practiced some as a group before working as partners to create a variety of scenarios. We will finish those and share some with the class tomorrow.
Period 5-6
We shared our character sketches today and began work on creating a scene using dialogue along with snapshots and thoughtshots. We worked with our 2:00 clock buddies for this activity, which we will complete in class tomorrow.
For Social Studies, we took a quiz over 3.4 and evaluated the effectiveness of our note taking skills. Most of us felt they were pretty good! :) We worked in table groups to create story boards about the early colonization of North America...AKA Chapter 4.1 in our Social Studies books. We will continue that activity tomorrow. For home work tonight, we are writing five questions for our partner to answer about their book. The questions are at the application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, so questions asking for summaries and lists are not allowed! The questions need to ask for comparisons (comparing characters in the book, or characters with others in different books) contrasts, analysis, hypothesis, judgement and recommendations. Be specific and detailed in your questions! These are due tomorrow (5th period). Bring them printed/written and ready to go!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Period 1 and 2
Vocab Lists from "The Great Rat Hunt" were reviewed: quiz is scheduled for Thursday.
Today, we began our Memoir Unit, in which we will create our first major writing assignment for this school year. We are practicing writing techniques to prepare for this project; today, we practiced writing small by writing descriptions of two people we know well. The important part of this assignment is to write about not JUST APPEARANCE, but PERSONALITY! Write in a way that the character/personality of your subject shines through. You are writing about two different people (Real or Imaginary) - these two descriptions are due at the beginning of first period tomorrow. Here is the assignment in case you need clarification:
Write about two people- they can be fictional or real. Choose important details that shed light on more than just what they look like, or their age. Help us understand personality traits with what you write. Write about 5-6 sentences for each of the two people you chose and bring these to class tomorrow.
In Social Studies, we made lists of why people move, and divided them into PUSH and PULL factors. We looked at Chapter 3 in Social Studies (Sections 1 and 2) and skimmed to find reason that people began coming to the new world.
Period 3 -Vocab word lists (vocab from "The Great Rat Hunt") were looked over; quiz will be Thursday. We will correct the first assignment on those words in class tomorrow.
Our Memoir Writing Unit was introduced; we talked about writing small and practiced writing descriptions of two people (real or imaginary) that we know well - the important part was revealing more than appearance; we also tried to reveal personality or character. Most of us finished in class today, but some need to complete this as homework tonight.
Period 5 and 6 -Language Arts: We finished reading
The Great Rat Hunt" and looked at the writer's use of effective memoir techniques.
Vocab words from "The Great Rat Hunt" were handed out - quiz will be Thursday. We will go over the worksheet tomorrow in class.
The Memoir Unit was introduced. Homework for tomorrow: create a "snapshot" (using words, not pictures!) of a person you know well - due tomorrow in class! Remember to include personality characteristics in your description.
Social Sudies: Whirlwind ppt of Chapter 3.1 - 3.3 (The Rise and Fall of Spain!) Notes were taken; homework for tomorrow; outline Chapter 3.4 Due at the beginning of class!
Vocab Lists from "The Great Rat Hunt" were reviewed: quiz is scheduled for Thursday.
Today, we began our Memoir Unit, in which we will create our first major writing assignment for this school year. We are practicing writing techniques to prepare for this project; today, we practiced writing small by writing descriptions of two people we know well. The important part of this assignment is to write about not JUST APPEARANCE, but PERSONALITY! Write in a way that the character/personality of your subject shines through. You are writing about two different people (Real or Imaginary) - these two descriptions are due at the beginning of first period tomorrow. Here is the assignment in case you need clarification:
Write about two people- they can be fictional or real. Choose important details that shed light on more than just what they look like, or their age. Help us understand personality traits with what you write. Write about 5-6 sentences for each of the two people you chose and bring these to class tomorrow.
In Social Studies, we made lists of why people move, and divided them into PUSH and PULL factors. We looked at Chapter 3 in Social Studies (Sections 1 and 2) and skimmed to find reason that people began coming to the new world.
Period 3 -Vocab word lists (vocab from "The Great Rat Hunt") were looked over; quiz will be Thursday. We will correct the first assignment on those words in class tomorrow.
Our Memoir Writing Unit was introduced; we talked about writing small and practiced writing descriptions of two people (real or imaginary) that we know well - the important part was revealing more than appearance; we also tried to reveal personality or character. Most of us finished in class today, but some need to complete this as homework tonight.
Period 5 and 6 -Language Arts: We finished reading
The Great Rat Hunt" and looked at the writer's use of effective memoir techniques.
Vocab words from "The Great Rat Hunt" were handed out - quiz will be Thursday. We will go over the worksheet tomorrow in class.
The Memoir Unit was introduced. Homework for tomorrow: create a "snapshot" (using words, not pictures!) of a person you know well - due tomorrow in class! Remember to include personality characteristics in your description.
Social Sudies: Whirlwind ppt of Chapter 3.1 - 3.3 (The Rise and Fall of Spain!) Notes were taken; homework for tomorrow; outline Chapter 3.4 Due at the beginning of class!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We had our second map test today, without our maps to help! You can see your scores in Family Access. After our tests, we finished reading "The Great Rat Hunt" and analyzed the chronology of the story, talking about sequencing.
Period 3 - We finished reading the "Great Rat Hunt" in our Lit. Books, took a reading comprehension quiz, and wrote a short recollection of a scary, funny or interesting encounter we had with an animal. We received our new vocabulary for next week, practiced the words to make sure we knew the correct pronounciations, and worked in our table groups to find the definitions.
Periods 5 and 6 - We took our first content area Social Studies test over the first 2 chapters of our book; we corrected it in class and discussed the answers. Mrs. H will correct the essay question and post the grades early next week. We passed in all of our notes from Chapters 1-2; we made Clock Buddy appointments which we will use next week in class. Have a great weekend!
We had our second map test today, without our maps to help! You can see your scores in Family Access. After our tests, we finished reading "The Great Rat Hunt" and analyzed the chronology of the story, talking about sequencing.
Period 3 - We finished reading the "Great Rat Hunt" in our Lit. Books, took a reading comprehension quiz, and wrote a short recollection of a scary, funny or interesting encounter we had with an animal. We received our new vocabulary for next week, practiced the words to make sure we knew the correct pronounciations, and worked in our table groups to find the definitions.
Periods 5 and 6 - We took our first content area Social Studies test over the first 2 chapters of our book; we corrected it in class and discussed the answers. Mrs. H will correct the essay question and post the grades early next week. We passed in all of our notes from Chapters 1-2; we made Clock Buddy appointments which we will use next week in class. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We took a vocab test over the words from Ransom of Red Chief; independent reading books and logs were checked, and "The Great Rat Hunt" was started in our Literature books. In Social STudies, we checked our answers to 2.2 and began work on Chap. 2.3.The worksheets are due tomorrow!
Period 3
We took a vocab test over the words from Ransom of Red Chief; independent reading books and logs were checked, and "The Great Rat Hunt" was started in our Literature books
Period 5- 6
We had Mr. Finnerty in today - here is what was planned; I will adjust the blog after seeing the notes from Mr. Finnerty.
We took the vocab test, started a selection, "The Great Rat Hunt" in our LitBooks, and our independent reading books were checked. In Social Studies, we turned in notes on 2.3 prior to class, and finished 2.4 along with a review sheet. These are due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Our first Social Studies test is tomorrow; it is an open note test as much of the material is review and we are "testing" our note taking skills as well as our Social Studies knowledge!
Don't forget all of your notes!
We took a vocab test over the words from Ransom of Red Chief; independent reading books and logs were checked, and "The Great Rat Hunt" was started in our Literature books. In Social STudies, we checked our answers to 2.2 and began work on Chap. 2.3.The worksheets are due tomorrow!
Period 3
We took a vocab test over the words from Ransom of Red Chief; independent reading books and logs were checked, and "The Great Rat Hunt" was started in our Literature books
Period 5- 6
We had Mr. Finnerty in today - here is what was planned; I will adjust the blog after seeing the notes from Mr. Finnerty.
We took the vocab test, started a selection, "The Great Rat Hunt" in our LitBooks, and our independent reading books were checked. In Social Studies, we turned in notes on 2.3 prior to class, and finished 2.4 along with a review sheet. These are due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Our first Social Studies test is tomorrow; it is an open note test as much of the material is review and we are "testing" our note taking skills as well as our Social Studies knowledge!
Don't forget all of your notes!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
All Classes:
UPDATEFor those of you trying to log onto your Social Studies book; the publisher is different from your Lit. Book. You need to go to this website:
http://my.hrw.com
From, there, use the logins that are on the blog.
Log in info for your Lit Book! The website you start with is www.classzone.com. Your username (in most cases) is your full last name; some of you needed to add a number to the end of your name to make it work. Write that number down somewhere so you remember! The password in pinelake (all one word, no caps!).
Period 1 and 2
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
In Social Studies, we completed a worksheet for Chapter 2.2, and had a class discussion about Columbus.
Period 3
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
Period 5 -
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
Period 6 -
We worked in table groups on geography and the Columbian Exchange - the questions we answered were on pages 57,58 and 59. Homework for tonight is to finish outlining (yes, two column notes!) Chapter 2.3 and have them ready to turn in tomorrow.
UPDATEFor those of you trying to log onto your Social Studies book; the publisher is different from your Lit. Book. You need to go to this website:
http://my.hrw.com
From, there, use the logins that are on the blog.
Log in info for your Lit Book! The website you start with is www.classzone.com. Your username (in most cases) is your full last name; some of you needed to add a number to the end of your name to make it work. Write that number down somewhere so you remember! The password in pinelake (all one word, no caps!).
Period 1 and 2
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
In Social Studies, we completed a worksheet for Chapter 2.2, and had a class discussion about Columbus.
Period 3
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
Period 5 -
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
Period 6 -
We worked in table groups on geography and the Columbian Exchange - the questions we answered were on pages 57,58 and 59. Homework for tonight is to finish outlining (yes, two column notes!) Chapter 2.3 and have them ready to turn in tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday September 22, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We practiced our vocab words by writing the 8 sentences under Vocabulary Practice on page 60. In Social Studies, we completed our notes on Chapter 1 and tomorrow will look at the journeys of Christopher Columbus.
Period 3 -
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We practiced our vocab words by writing the 8 sentences under Vocabulary Practice on page 60; we also reviewed the comprehension questions we answered in class yesterday. If you were absent, please complete the sentences on page 60 (1-8 in vocabulary practice).
Period 5 -6
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We discussed the way story elements are captured in media. Remember that we will have our first vocab test on Thursday. In Social Studies, we prepared skits covering the different parts of Columbus' journey to America, looking at the viewpoints of the Native Americans (Taino) as well as those of the sailors, the King and Queen of Spain and Columbus himself. Each group presented key points and we took notes on those. If you were absent, make sure to get these notes from a friend prior to our first Social Studies test on Friday. This test will be an open note test; it is important that you do have all of your notes on Chapters 1 and 2 with you in class!
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We practiced our vocab words by writing the 8 sentences under Vocabulary Practice on page 60. In Social Studies, we completed our notes on Chapter 1 and tomorrow will look at the journeys of Christopher Columbus.
Period 3 -
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We practiced our vocab words by writing the 8 sentences under Vocabulary Practice on page 60; we also reviewed the comprehension questions we answered in class yesterday. If you were absent, please complete the sentences on page 60 (1-8 in vocabulary practice).
Period 5 -6
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We discussed the way story elements are captured in media. Remember that we will have our first vocab test on Thursday. In Social Studies, we prepared skits covering the different parts of Columbus' journey to America, looking at the viewpoints of the Native Americans (Taino) as well as those of the sailors, the King and Queen of Spain and Columbus himself. Each group presented key points and we took notes on those. If you were absent, make sure to get these notes from a friend prior to our first Social Studies test on Friday. This test will be an open note test; it is important that you do have all of your notes on Chapters 1 and 2 with you in class!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Periods 1 and 2
We finished our story, "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our lit books and worked on vocabulary words from that selection. We practiced finding definitions and antonyms for the 8 vocabulary words. We will have a quiz over those words on Thursday; we have the practice sheet in our binders under "Vocabulary Words"
Period 3
We finished our story, "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our lit books. We took a comprehension quiz when we finished and then worked on vocabulary words from that selection. We practiced finding definitions and antonyms for the 8 vocabulary words. We will have a quiz over those words on Thursday; we have the practice sheet in our binders under "Vocabulary Words".
Period 5 and 6
We read and completed the selection beginning on page 147 in our Daybooks, identifying elements of story and sharing with the class. We then worked on academic vocubulary terms and were introduced to this week's vocabulary in context. There will be a quiz over the vocab from "The Ransom of Red Chief" on Thursday.
We watched a powerpoint and took notes about the Renaissance and the Bubonic Plague, then worked to create skits about different aspects of Columbus' journey to the New World.
We finished our story, "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our lit books and worked on vocabulary words from that selection. We practiced finding definitions and antonyms for the 8 vocabulary words. We will have a quiz over those words on Thursday; we have the practice sheet in our binders under "Vocabulary Words"
Period 3
We finished our story, "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our lit books. We took a comprehension quiz when we finished and then worked on vocabulary words from that selection. We practiced finding definitions and antonyms for the 8 vocabulary words. We will have a quiz over those words on Thursday; we have the practice sheet in our binders under "Vocabulary Words".
Period 5 and 6
We read and completed the selection beginning on page 147 in our Daybooks, identifying elements of story and sharing with the class. We then worked on academic vocubulary terms and were introduced to this week's vocabulary in context. There will be a quiz over the vocab from "The Ransom of Red Chief" on Thursday.
We watched a powerpoint and took notes about the Renaissance and the Bubonic Plague, then worked to create skits about different aspects of Columbus' journey to the New World.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Periods 1 and 2
We checked our reading logs and read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We read to page 51 and will finish this story on Monday.
In Social Studies we took notes on Chapter 1.3, learning about the Knights of the Middle Ages, serfs and lords. In addition, we organized our binders and made sure our Social Studies notes are easy to find and in order. We will use them for our first unit test, so it is important to keep them exactly where we want them!
Period 3
We checked our reading logs and read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We read to page 53, Line 150. We will finish it on Monday!
Period 5 and 6
If possible, bring a paper bag (or two!)on Monday so we can cover those lit books! We will do this at the beginning of class on Monday.We are trying to lengthen the life of these new lit books by NOT using the fabric covers. Wednesday you will receive your on line access.
We read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We finished the story in class and will re-visit it on Monday with some vocabulary activities.
We completed Chapter 1 in Social Studies (1200 years on Friday afternoon!) and will start Chapter 2 on Monday. First quiz, with notes, will be next Friday. Have a great weekend!
We checked our reading logs and read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We read to page 51 and will finish this story on Monday.
In Social Studies we took notes on Chapter 1.3, learning about the Knights of the Middle Ages, serfs and lords. In addition, we organized our binders and made sure our Social Studies notes are easy to find and in order. We will use them for our first unit test, so it is important to keep them exactly where we want them!
Period 3
We checked our reading logs and read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We read to page 53, Line 150. We will finish it on Monday!
Period 5 and 6
If possible, bring a paper bag (or two!)on Monday so we can cover those lit books! We will do this at the beginning of class on Monday.We are trying to lengthen the life of these new lit books by NOT using the fabric covers. Wednesday you will receive your on line access.
We read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We finished the story in class and will re-visit it on Monday with some vocabulary activities.
We completed Chapter 1 in Social Studies (1200 years on Friday afternoon!) and will start Chapter 2 on Monday. First quiz, with notes, will be next Friday. Have a great weekend!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Thursday, September 17
Period 1 and 2
We finished the story "The Elevator" in our literature books and discussed plot lines and conflict. We shared the stories we had created in our small groups, and discussed the elements of plot. For Social Studies, we organized our binders, making sure we had a tab for Social Studies Notes in our binders. We added the section on The Middle Ages to our notes on the Vikings (Chapter 1.3) We will finished section 1.3 tomorrow.
Period 3 - We finished the story "The Elevator" in our Lit. Books and discussed plot. We then created our own story outlines (George and Bobby went to the bowling alley....) and Mrs. H read some of them to the class.
Period 5 and 6- We finished the story "The Elevator" in our Lit. Books and discussed plot. We then created our own stories in table groups (George and Bobby went to the bowling alley....). When we finished, each group shared their story out loud with the class. There was evidence of much creative and descriptive writing!
We finished with a powerpoint on the Middle Ages, and were introduced to Maslow's hierarchy of needs as related to history and civilization. We will complete Chapter 1.3 tomorrow! No homework tonight! :)
We finished the story "The Elevator" in our literature books and discussed plot lines and conflict. We shared the stories we had created in our small groups, and discussed the elements of plot. For Social Studies, we organized our binders, making sure we had a tab for Social Studies Notes in our binders. We added the section on The Middle Ages to our notes on the Vikings (Chapter 1.3) We will finished section 1.3 tomorrow.
Period 3 - We finished the story "The Elevator" in our Lit. Books and discussed plot. We then created our own story outlines (George and Bobby went to the bowling alley....) and Mrs. H read some of them to the class.
Period 5 and 6- We finished the story "The Elevator" in our Lit. Books and discussed plot. We then created our own stories in table groups (George and Bobby went to the bowling alley....). When we finished, each group shared their story out loud with the class. There was evidence of much creative and descriptive writing!
We finished with a powerpoint on the Middle Ages, and were introduced to Maslow's hierarchy of needs as related to history and civilization. We will complete Chapter 1.3 tomorrow! No homework tonight! :)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Period 1 and 2 - We took the map quiz today; we will take this quiz again next Wednesday, only without the maps. We learned about conflict and plot in our Literature books and practiced writing short stories including the elements of plot: Tomorrow: we will complete Unit 1 in our Social Studies books and continue practicing with our maps.
Period 3 - We learned about conflict and plot in our Literature books and practiced writing short stories including the elements of plot:
Period 5-6 - The Map Quiz was today! Hopefully, we all know "where in the U.S." most of the important land forms and states are located! We completed another section in our Lit. Books on Plot...practicing story writing and listening. Tomorrow: we will complete Unit 1 in our Social Studies books.
Period 3 - We learned about conflict and plot in our Literature books and practiced writing short stories including the elements of plot:
Period 5-6 - The Map Quiz was today! Hopefully, we all know "where in the U.S." most of the important land forms and states are located! We completed another section in our Lit. Books on Plot...practicing story writing and listening. Tomorrow: we will complete Unit 1 in our Social Studies books.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - Includes SS access code!
Online Access for Social Studies Text book: Go to the following website:http://my.hrw.com/ Once there, use the following logins.....Login=hendersonl1 Password=b4p3m
Period 1 and 2
Be ready for your map quiz tomorrow! Study the land forms and the states; make sure your spelling is accurate on your maps. You will be able to use your maps tomorrow; next week, you will take the same test without the maps!
Today in class we started Unit 1 in our literature book and talked about conflict and plot. We also made sure that our reading logs were up to date and included author information before we started reading the books we have chosen for independent reading.
In Social Studies, we practiced taking notes in two columns, and completed another section on The Middle Ages and Life on a Manor (pages 19 and 20).
Period 3 - We read for 10 minutes at the beginning of class in our independent reading books and talked about why reading is important. Students earned points for having their books in class. We started Unit 1 in our Literature books (pages) and brainstormed in our table groups about "What makes a great story?"
Period 5 and 6 - We read for the first 10 minutes of 5th period, and turned in samples of Cornell Notes and our reading logs. These were checked and passed back. Students received points for having their books in class and the author information filled out on their reading logs.
We began Unit 1 in our Literature books and discussed setting up a place in our binders for Academic and Vocabulary in Context. We brainstormed in small groups about "What makes a great story" and shared elements we discovered with the class. We also shared titles of great stories we have read (or watched!)
We visited the computer lab and practiced accessing our online Social Studies books. Please see codes at the top of today's posting.
The Map Quiz is tomorrow- know both spelling and locations for states and land forms!
Period 1 and 2
Be ready for your map quiz tomorrow! Study the land forms and the states; make sure your spelling is accurate on your maps. You will be able to use your maps tomorrow; next week, you will take the same test without the maps!
Today in class we started Unit 1 in our literature book and talked about conflict and plot. We also made sure that our reading logs were up to date and included author information before we started reading the books we have chosen for independent reading.
In Social Studies, we practiced taking notes in two columns, and completed another section on The Middle Ages and Life on a Manor (pages 19 and 20).
Period 3 - We read for 10 minutes at the beginning of class in our independent reading books and talked about why reading is important. Students earned points for having their books in class. We started Unit 1 in our Literature books (pages) and brainstormed in our table groups about "What makes a great story?"
Period 5 and 6 - We read for the first 10 minutes of 5th period, and turned in samples of Cornell Notes and our reading logs. These were checked and passed back. Students received points for having their books in class and the author information filled out on their reading logs.
We began Unit 1 in our Literature books and discussed setting up a place in our binders for Academic and Vocabulary in Context. We brainstormed in small groups about "What makes a great story" and shared elements we discovered with the class. We also shared titles of great stories we have read (or watched!)
We visited the computer lab and practiced accessing our online Social Studies books. Please see codes at the top of today's posting.
The Map Quiz is tomorrow- know both spelling and locations for states and land forms!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Monday September 14, 2009
Welcome to my blog! Visit this blog whenever you want to see what happened in class today or find reminders for upcoming events or projects. Just look for your class period and read about what happened. Each entry will be dated. I will try to post most days before the end of the school day. If you need to contact me, my email is:
hendersonl@issaquah.wednet.edu
Here is what happened in class, today, Monday, September 14!
Period 1 and 2
We continued working on completing physical and political maps of the United States. Be prepared for a map quiz on Wednesday! Know the state names and the important land forms on your list!
We began talking about Cornell Notes and practiced this in class.
Independent Reading books needed to be in class today...we also spent some time visiting the library to learn about new systems in place for helping with book selection, and many took this opportunity to check out their first book for this year. We talked about AR levels and choice; we agreed to read at our levels for most books, but also will consider personal choice! Starting today, bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! We also talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish!
Period 3
We finished sharing our personal histories via our timelines; lots of great storytelling in this group! Following that, we went to the library to be introduced to some new systems in place this year and some of you checked out books. Your first independent reading books needed to be identified by today. If yours was not in class today, bring it tomorrow! You can earn 3 points by having your book in class. We will read for 10 minutes at the beginning of the period tomorrow, Tuesday.
Starting today, you should bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! We talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish!
Period 5-6
Today I introduced the concept of Cornell Notes (Two column notes) with a PPT and we practiced with Chapter 1 Section 3 in our Social Studies text. We looked at Bloom's Taxonomy and used that to help us formulate questions and key words in the left hand column. We took notes on the Vikings (pages 17 and 18 in class). You will complete page 19 on your own (Cornell style!) and bring them into class tomorrow.
Indpendent Reading books were due in class today! We visited the library and learned about some new systems in place to help with book selection. Starting today, you should bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! Tomorrow, you should also bring the reading log with author info filled in. We talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish! We discussed author bias and the importantce of knowing something about the author who wrote your book. We also brainstormed reasons why we read.
hendersonl@issaquah.wednet.edu
Here is what happened in class, today, Monday, September 14!
Period 1 and 2
We continued working on completing physical and political maps of the United States. Be prepared for a map quiz on Wednesday! Know the state names and the important land forms on your list!
We began talking about Cornell Notes and practiced this in class.
Independent Reading books needed to be in class today...we also spent some time visiting the library to learn about new systems in place for helping with book selection, and many took this opportunity to check out their first book for this year. We talked about AR levels and choice; we agreed to read at our levels for most books, but also will consider personal choice! Starting today, bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! We also talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish!
Period 3
We finished sharing our personal histories via our timelines; lots of great storytelling in this group! Following that, we went to the library to be introduced to some new systems in place this year and some of you checked out books. Your first independent reading books needed to be identified by today. If yours was not in class today, bring it tomorrow! You can earn 3 points by having your book in class. We will read for 10 minutes at the beginning of the period tomorrow, Tuesday.
Starting today, you should bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! We talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish!
Period 5-6
Today I introduced the concept of Cornell Notes (Two column notes) with a PPT and we practiced with Chapter 1 Section 3 in our Social Studies text. We looked at Bloom's Taxonomy and used that to help us formulate questions and key words in the left hand column. We took notes on the Vikings (pages 17 and 18 in class). You will complete page 19 on your own (Cornell style!) and bring them into class tomorrow.
Indpendent Reading books were due in class today! We visited the library and learned about some new systems in place to help with book selection. Starting today, you should bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! Tomorrow, you should also bring the reading log with author info filled in. We talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish! We discussed author bias and the importantce of knowing something about the author who wrote your book. We also brainstormed reasons why we read.
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