For All Classes! The vocab test will be given on Friday of this week, due to the Reading and Writing in the Workplace presentation and panel activity on Thursday.
Block 1
We read in our independent reading books, reviewed our vocab words and worked on our dialogues with snapshots and thoughtshots. We will present them in class tomorrow!
For Social Studies, we completed notes on Chapter 3.1.
Period 3
We read in our independent reading books, reviewed our vocab words and worked on our dialogues with snapshots and thoughtshots. We will present them in class tomorrow!
Block 2
We read in our independent reading books, reviewed our vocab words and worked on our dialogues with snapshots and thoughtshots. Snapshots and thoughtshots need to be highlighted in different colors on ONE copy! We will present them in class tomorrow!
For Social Studies, we completed notes on Chapter 3.1. Remember to bring your political cartoons with you to class tomorrow!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Block 1
We looked at our new vocab words (page 77 in the shaded box) and worked at seeing how many we already knew. In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 3.1. We also began working on writing dialogue in our small groups
Period 3
We looked at our new vocab words (page 77 in the shaded box) and worked at seeing how many we already knew.We also began working on writing dialogue in our small groups
Block 2
We looked at our new vocab words (page 77 in the shaded box) and worked at seeing how many we already knew. In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 3.1. We also began working on writing dialogue in our small groups
We looked at our new vocab words (page 77 in the shaded box) and worked at seeing how many we already knew. In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 3.1. We also began working on writing dialogue in our small groups
Period 3
We looked at our new vocab words (page 77 in the shaded box) and worked at seeing how many we already knew.We also began working on writing dialogue in our small groups
Block 2
We looked at our new vocab words (page 77 in the shaded box) and worked at seeing how many we already knew. In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 3.1. We also began working on writing dialogue in our small groups
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Block 1
We visited the library and picked out new books; remember to fill out a reading log for each book you read! We practiced our vocab words and will have our first vocab quiz Thursday, (tomorrow!) We nearly completed outlining (Cornell Style!) Chapter 1.4 in Social Studies and checked off our grids for the explorers; we will review for the test on Friday tomorrow!
Period 3
After a library visit, we practiced our vocab words for our quiz on Thursday. We also read each other's character sketches and turned them in.
Block 2
We visited the library; reviewed for our vocab test tomorrow and shared our character sketches in small groups.
For Social Studies, we had our notes on Chapter 4.1 checked off, saw a short presentation on the Columbian Exchange and completed the Geo Unit on the "Exchange" in our Social Studies book - pages 56-59
We visited the library and picked out new books; remember to fill out a reading log for each book you read! We practiced our vocab words and will have our first vocab quiz Thursday, (tomorrow!) We nearly completed outlining (Cornell Style!) Chapter 1.4 in Social Studies and checked off our grids for the explorers; we will review for the test on Friday tomorrow!
Period 3
After a library visit, we practiced our vocab words for our quiz on Thursday. We also read each other's character sketches and turned them in.
Block 2
We visited the library; reviewed for our vocab test tomorrow and shared our character sketches in small groups.
For Social Studies, we had our notes on Chapter 4.1 checked off, saw a short presentation on the Columbian Exchange and completed the Geo Unit on the "Exchange" in our Social Studies book - pages 56-59
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Block 1
We analyzed the Spanish, Portuguese and English explorers (Chapter 2.3) by making a grid - due tomorrow at the beginning of class!
In LA - we wrote two character sketches after talking about "writing small" - most of you finished these in the computer lab. They are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Period 3
We wrote two character sketches after talking about "writing small" - most of you finished these in the computer lab. They are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Block 2
We reviewed the Explorers from our homework and outlined Chapter 1.4 with Cornell Notes. We practiced writing character sketches in the computer lab and will share our sketches with the class tomorrow.
We analyzed the Spanish, Portuguese and English explorers (Chapter 2.3) by making a grid - due tomorrow at the beginning of class!
In LA - we wrote two character sketches after talking about "writing small" - most of you finished these in the computer lab. They are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Period 3
We wrote two character sketches after talking about "writing small" - most of you finished these in the computer lab. They are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Block 2
We reviewed the Explorers from our homework and outlined Chapter 1.4 with Cornell Notes. We practiced writing character sketches in the computer lab and will share our sketches with the class tomorrow.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Block 1
We created fake "facebook" pages for Christopher Columbus; completed reading "The Ransom of Red Chief" and completed a group activity on irony and conflict. We practiced vocab for this week; there will be a quiz on Thursday.
Period 3
We completed reading "The Ransom of Red Chief" and completed a group activity on irony and conflict. We practiced vocab for this week; there will be a quiz on Thursday
Block 2
We compared our data pages on Columbus with a powerpoint and created a chart of the European explorers who followed in his wake. Tomorrow we will finish learning about the Columbian exchage. We also completed reading "The Ransom of Red Chief" and completed a group activity on irony and conflict. We practiced vocab for this week; there will be a quiz on Thursday.
We created fake "facebook" pages for Christopher Columbus; completed reading "The Ransom of Red Chief" and completed a group activity on irony and conflict. We practiced vocab for this week; there will be a quiz on Thursday.
Period 3
We completed reading "The Ransom of Red Chief" and completed a group activity on irony and conflict. We practiced vocab for this week; there will be a quiz on Thursday
Block 2
We compared our data pages on Columbus with a powerpoint and created a chart of the European explorers who followed in his wake. Tomorrow we will finish learning about the Columbian exchage. We also completed reading "The Ransom of Red Chief" and completed a group activity on irony and conflict. We practiced vocab for this week; there will be a quiz on Thursday.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Block 1
We figured out definitions for our first 8 vocab words(See page 47)and began reading "The Ransom of Red Chief in our Lit books. In Social Studies, we completed notes on Chapter 2.1.
Period 3
We figured out definitions for our first 8 vocab words(See page 47) and began reading "The Ransom of Red Chief in our Lit book.
Block 2We figured out definitions for our first 8 vocab words(See page 47) and began reading "The Ransom of Red Chief in our Lit book and completed an activity making a "facebook" page for Chris Columbus...
We figured out definitions for our first 8 vocab words(See page 47)and began reading "The Ransom of Red Chief in our Lit books. In Social Studies, we completed notes on Chapter 2.1.
Period 3
We figured out definitions for our first 8 vocab words(See page 47) and began reading "The Ransom of Red Chief in our Lit book.
Block 2We figured out definitions for our first 8 vocab words(See page 47) and began reading "The Ransom of Red Chief in our Lit book and completed an activity making a "facebook" page for Chris Columbus...
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Block 1
We read in our independent novels and discussed conflict we encountered in our reading. Was it internal or external? We listened to a story from our Lit Book (The Elevator on page 24 and then analyzed where the plot lines - where did it end?
For Social Studies, we practiced Cornell notes and finished Chapter 1. We chose were we personally would have wanted to live in the 1200AD time period, and explained our choices in a short paragraph.
Period 3
We read in our independent novels and discussed conflict we encountered in our reading. Was it internal or external? We listened to a story from our Lit Book (The Elevator on page 24 and then analyzed where the plot lines - where did it end?
Block 2
We read our independent reading books and talked about conflict we found in our reading. We listened to "The Elevator" from our lit book and analyzed where the author decided to end the story.... and why!
For Social Studies, we discussed a current event and then took notes on Chapter 2.1 -
We read in our independent novels and discussed conflict we encountered in our reading. Was it internal or external? We listened to a story from our Lit Book (The Elevator on page 24 and then analyzed where the plot lines - where did it end?
For Social Studies, we practiced Cornell notes and finished Chapter 1. We chose were we personally would have wanted to live in the 1200AD time period, and explained our choices in a short paragraph.
Period 3
We read in our independent novels and discussed conflict we encountered in our reading. Was it internal or external? We listened to a story from our Lit Book (The Elevator on page 24 and then analyzed where the plot lines - where did it end?
Block 2
We read our independent reading books and talked about conflict we found in our reading. We listened to "The Elevator" from our lit book and analyzed where the author decided to end the story.... and why!
For Social Studies, we discussed a current event and then took notes on Chapter 2.1 -
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Block 1
We completed the writing activity from yesterday and looked for elements of plot in each others writing! Very creative ideas emerged! We also practiced taking Cornell notes again, this time for notes on the Middle Ages.
Period 3
We introduced elements of plot today and wrote stories after hearing an exposition (background story) read aloud. We identified the plot sequence in our partners short stories.
Block 2
We listened to some of each others' writing from yesterday and continued with your blitz through 1500 years of world history! Meanwhile, we are learning to take Cornell Notes! At the end of class, we decided where we would like to have lived if we were alive in 1200 AD. Some interesting responses emerged!
We completed the writing activity from yesterday and looked for elements of plot in each others writing! Very creative ideas emerged! We also practiced taking Cornell notes again, this time for notes on the Middle Ages.
Period 3
We introduced elements of plot today and wrote stories after hearing an exposition (background story) read aloud. We identified the plot sequence in our partners short stories.
Block 2
We listened to some of each others' writing from yesterday and continued with your blitz through 1500 years of world history! Meanwhile, we are learning to take Cornell Notes! At the end of class, we decided where we would like to have lived if we were alive in 1200 AD. Some interesting responses emerged!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Block 1
We discussed and read about the elements of plot in our literature books (page 24). We then wrote our own stories using a prompt Mrs. H gave us in class. We will finish those tomorrow in class.
For Social Studies, we took notes on the Middle Ages. We took them "Cornell style".
Period 3
We discussed conflict in literature and compared internal to external conflict in our small groups.
Block 2
We discussed and read about the elements of plot in our literature books (page 24). We then wrote our own stories using a prompt Mrs. H gave us in class. We shared our stories with our partners.
In Social Studies, we continued our background blitz and nearly finished the Middle Ages!
We are continuing to practice/learn the art of taking notes "Cornell Style"!
We discussed and read about the elements of plot in our literature books (page 24). We then wrote our own stories using a prompt Mrs. H gave us in class. We will finish those tomorrow in class.
For Social Studies, we took notes on the Middle Ages. We took them "Cornell style".
Period 3
We discussed conflict in literature and compared internal to external conflict in our small groups.
Block 2
We discussed and read about the elements of plot in our literature books (page 24). We then wrote our own stories using a prompt Mrs. H gave us in class. We shared our stories with our partners.
In Social Studies, we continued our background blitz and nearly finished the Middle Ages!
We are continuing to practice/learn the art of taking notes "Cornell Style"!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Block I
We began our independent reading program today - most of you had your books in class! Remember to bring your books daily from now on. We discussed "Big Questions" from our Lit Book (pages 2 -3) and related them to our own reading books. We also began analyzing "What makes a good story". To be continued.....In Social Studies, we researched Native American Culture groups in our small groups and analyzed impact of environment on food and housing...No homework tonight except reading/finding books.
Period 3
We began our independent reading program today - most of you had your books in class! Remember to bring your books daily from now on. We discussed "Big Questions" from our Lit Book (pages 2 -3) and related them to our own reading books. We also began analyzing "What makes a good story". To be continued.....No homework tonight except reading/finding books.
Block 2
We began our independent reading program today - most of you had your books in class! Remember to bring your books daily from now on. We discussed "Big Questions" from our Lit Book (pages 2 -3) and related them to our own reading books. We also began analyzing "What makes a good story". To be continued.....
Social Studies today was an overview of European History, from 300AD to 1500 AD. We will finish that up in class tomorrow. No homework tonight except reading/finding books.
We began our independent reading program today - most of you had your books in class! Remember to bring your books daily from now on. We discussed "Big Questions" from our Lit Book (pages 2 -3) and related them to our own reading books. We also began analyzing "What makes a good story". To be continued.....In Social Studies, we researched Native American Culture groups in our small groups and analyzed impact of environment on food and housing...No homework tonight except reading/finding books.
Period 3
We began our independent reading program today - most of you had your books in class! Remember to bring your books daily from now on. We discussed "Big Questions" from our Lit Book (pages 2 -3) and related them to our own reading books. We also began analyzing "What makes a good story". To be continued.....No homework tonight except reading/finding books.
Block 2
We began our independent reading program today - most of you had your books in class! Remember to bring your books daily from now on. We discussed "Big Questions" from our Lit Book (pages 2 -3) and related them to our own reading books. We also began analyzing "What makes a good story". To be continued.....
Social Studies today was an overview of European History, from 300AD to 1500 AD. We will finish that up in class tomorrow. No homework tonight except reading/finding books.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Block 1
We took our first Social Studies quiz today on the states and the geographical features. If you scored below a C on either test, you may make up the test grade for a maximum of a C during Homeroom time next Tuesday or Thursday. We also listened to a short story and talked about metacognition in reading.
Period 3
We analyzed our personality types today..were you a beaver, an otter, a lion or a golden retriever? To be continued on Monday!
Block 2
We took our first Social Studies quiz today on the US states and geographical features. If you scored below a C on either test, you may make up the test grade for a maximum of a C during Homeroom time next Tuesday or Thursday.
We examined Native American Cultural Groups and thought about how where we live impacts what we eat, how we live and what we do. We also discussed the Iroquois League; did we think it was a good idea?
We took our first Social Studies quiz today on the states and the geographical features. If you scored below a C on either test, you may make up the test grade for a maximum of a C during Homeroom time next Tuesday or Thursday. We also listened to a short story and talked about metacognition in reading.
Period 3
We analyzed our personality types today..were you a beaver, an otter, a lion or a golden retriever? To be continued on Monday!
Block 2
We took our first Social Studies quiz today on the US states and geographical features. If you scored below a C on either test, you may make up the test grade for a maximum of a C during Homeroom time next Tuesday or Thursday.
We examined Native American Cultural Groups and thought about how where we live impacts what we eat, how we live and what we do. We also discussed the Iroquois League; did we think it was a good idea?
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Block 1
We listened to a presentation in the library and checked out books - your independent reading books are due in class on Monday, September 13! We will be filling out your first reading logs at that time and spending a few minutes reading! We read a newspaper article, analyzed it with our small groups and practiced filling out our reading logs for online/magazine articles.
We practiced for our Map/Geography Quiz on the states and landforms - the quiz will be tomorrow, so be prepared!
Period 3 -
We listened to a presentation in the library and checked out books - your independent reading books are due in class on Monday, September 13! We will be filling out your first reading logs at that time and spending a few minutes reading!
We read a newspaper article, analyzed it with our small groups and practiced filling out our reading logs for online/magazine articles.
Block 2
We listened to a presentation in the library and checked out books - your independent reading books are due in class on Monday, September 13! We will be filling out your first reading logs at that time and spending a few minutes reading in class.
We received our Daybooks and went over the first lesson on pages 24 and 25. We started our US History study by looking at the first societies to appear in North and South America; we charted the most important/interesting facts about each group.
Remember: Quiz over states and geographical features tomorrow!
We listened to a presentation in the library and checked out books - your independent reading books are due in class on Monday, September 13! We will be filling out your first reading logs at that time and spending a few minutes reading! We read a newspaper article, analyzed it with our small groups and practiced filling out our reading logs for online/magazine articles.
We practiced for our Map/Geography Quiz on the states and landforms - the quiz will be tomorrow, so be prepared!
Period 3 -
We listened to a presentation in the library and checked out books - your independent reading books are due in class on Monday, September 13! We will be filling out your first reading logs at that time and spending a few minutes reading!
We read a newspaper article, analyzed it with our small groups and practiced filling out our reading logs for online/magazine articles.
Block 2
We listened to a presentation in the library and checked out books - your independent reading books are due in class on Monday, September 13! We will be filling out your first reading logs at that time and spending a few minutes reading in class.
We received our Daybooks and went over the first lesson on pages 24 and 25. We started our US History study by looking at the first societies to appear in North and South America; we charted the most important/interesting facts about each group.
Remember: Quiz over states and geographical features tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Block 1
We took our STAR reading assessment in the library. We discussed independent reading and received our first reading logs in class. We will have our first visit to the library to check out books tomorrow! Remember your ASB cards! You will need an independent reading book in class DAILY starting this coming Monday. In Social Studies, we reviewed geographic (physical) features and states; quiz over that information will be on Friday.
Period 3
We took our STAR reading assessment in the library. We discussed independent reading and received our first reading logs in class. We will have our first visit to the library to check out books tomorrow! Remember your ASB cards! You will need an independent reading book in class DAILY starting this coming Monday.
Block 2
We took our STAR reading assessment in the library. We discussed independent reading and received our first reading logs in class. We will have our first visit to the library to check out books tomorrow! Remember your ASB cards! You will need an independent reading book in class DAILY starting this coming Monday.
We also read an article on study habits from the NYTimes; we analyzed what the author said, looked at who the author was and discussed our thoughts (did we agree or disagree) in our small groups. We filled out a reading log for the article as an example (and yes...you can count those pages!) Remember - Social Studies map test coming up this Friday!
We took our STAR reading assessment in the library. We discussed independent reading and received our first reading logs in class. We will have our first visit to the library to check out books tomorrow! Remember your ASB cards! You will need an independent reading book in class DAILY starting this coming Monday. In Social Studies, we reviewed geographic (physical) features and states; quiz over that information will be on Friday.
Period 3
We took our STAR reading assessment in the library. We discussed independent reading and received our first reading logs in class. We will have our first visit to the library to check out books tomorrow! Remember your ASB cards! You will need an independent reading book in class DAILY starting this coming Monday.
Block 2
We took our STAR reading assessment in the library. We discussed independent reading and received our first reading logs in class. We will have our first visit to the library to check out books tomorrow! Remember your ASB cards! You will need an independent reading book in class DAILY starting this coming Monday.
We also read an article on study habits from the NYTimes; we analyzed what the author said, looked at who the author was and discussed our thoughts (did we agree or disagree) in our small groups. We filled out a reading log for the article as an example (and yes...you can count those pages!) Remember - Social Studies map test coming up this Friday!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Block 1
We shared our timelines during a class circle time; we also completed our personality surveys and set some academic goals for the coming school year. We reviewed political and physical maps of the United States and practiced identifying states and landforms in preparation for a quiz this Friday. Note: the quiz was scheduled for Thursday but as a class we decided to move the quiz to Friday. Remember to bring your ASB cards tomorrow when we go to the Library for STAR testing.
Period 3 -
We shared our personal timelines during a class circle time. Remember to bring your ASB cards tomorrow when we go to the Library for STAR testing.
Block 2
We shared our timelines during a class circle time; we also completed our personality surveys and set some academic goals for the coming school year. We reviewed political and physical maps of the United States and practiced identifying states and landforms in preparation for a quiz this Friday. Note: the quiz was scheduled for Thursday but as a class we decided to move the quiz to Friday. Remember to bring your ASB cards tomorrow when we go to the Library for STAR testing.
We shared our timelines during a class circle time; we also completed our personality surveys and set some academic goals for the coming school year. We reviewed political and physical maps of the United States and practiced identifying states and landforms in preparation for a quiz this Friday. Note: the quiz was scheduled for Thursday but as a class we decided to move the quiz to Friday. Remember to bring your ASB cards tomorrow when we go to the Library for STAR testing.
Period 3 -
We shared our personal timelines during a class circle time. Remember to bring your ASB cards tomorrow when we go to the Library for STAR testing.
Block 2
We shared our timelines during a class circle time; we also completed our personality surveys and set some academic goals for the coming school year. We reviewed political and physical maps of the United States and practiced identifying states and landforms in preparation for a quiz this Friday. Note: the quiz was scheduled for Thursday but as a class we decided to move the quiz to Friday. Remember to bring your ASB cards tomorrow when we go to the Library for STAR testing.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Block 1
We checked out Literature Books today, finished our planner review began working on our Social Studies maps! We also visited the Computer Lab to work on our personal timelines (Due Tuesday!) ; many of us logged on for the first time! We will have more time to work on our timelines tomorrow, as well as our maps in preparation for our mapping and geographic features quiz next Thursday.
Period 3 -
We checked out Literature Books and visited the Computer lab to work on our personal timelines (due Tuesday!)
Block 2
We finished our Planner Review; checked out our Literature books and visited the computer lab to work on our personal timelines. We also began working on our mapping activities in preparation for our mapping and geographic features quiz next Thursday.
We checked out Literature Books today, finished our planner review began working on our Social Studies maps! We also visited the Computer Lab to work on our personal timelines (Due Tuesday!) ; many of us logged on for the first time! We will have more time to work on our timelines tomorrow, as well as our maps in preparation for our mapping and geographic features quiz next Thursday.
Period 3 -
We checked out Literature Books and visited the Computer lab to work on our personal timelines (due Tuesday!)
Block 2
We finished our Planner Review; checked out our Literature books and visited the computer lab to work on our personal timelines. We also began working on our mapping activities in preparation for our mapping and geographic features quiz next Thursday.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Block 1 -
We handed out parent letters with optional "homework" for parents - no due date for that assignment, parents! It is truly optional and can be completed whenever and if you wish!
In class today: we reviewed our planners and analyzed a current event in our small groups. Be on the lookout for iteresting current events to analyze/discuss in the future!
We reviewed our timeline project and scheduled lab time tomorrow for brainstorming/writing. Finally, Social Studies books were checked out.
We handed out parent letters with optional "homework" for parents - no due date for that assignment, parents! It is truly optional and can be completed whenever and if you wish!
In class today: we reviewed our planners and analyzed a current event in our small groups. Be on the lookout for iteresting current events to analyze/discuss in the future!
We reviewed our timeline project and scheduled lab time tomorrow for brainstorming/writing. Finally, Social Studies books were checked out.
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