Block I
We took our vocab test and completed Lesson #2 on Credit in our JA books. (Pages 19-21). We took notes on the French and Indian War in Social Studies and looked at analyzed maps showing North America before and after the war. We also listened to a short story, "The Monkey's Paw" in our Lit books.
Period 3
We reviewed vocab (test Tuesday!) - listened to "The Monkey's Paw" and discussed superstitions (related to the reading!)
Block II
We took our vocab test; read silently and discussed a current event in our small groups. We worked on our JA curriculum - we picked stock portfolios in small groups and will compare how we did next Friday!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Block 1
We reviewed for the vocab test tomorrow - read Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest orally in class; and completed the three scenarios for credit decisions in our JA books.
Period 3 - We reviewed our vocab words for the test (next Tuesday); we read Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest outloud in class.
Block II -
We reviewed for the vocab test tomorrow; read Chapter 10 in Light in the Forest;completed our unit on Credit and began Chapter 6 in Social Studies.
We reviewed for the vocab test tomorrow - read Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest orally in class; and completed the three scenarios for credit decisions in our JA books.
Period 3 - We reviewed our vocab words for the test (next Tuesday); we read Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest outloud in class.
Block II -
We reviewed for the vocab test tomorrow; read Chapter 10 in Light in the Forest;completed our unit on Credit and began Chapter 6 in Social Studies.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Block IWe reviewed our vocab words for the quiz this Friday - we also completed our first lesson in our JA books - finish up to page 9 for homework if you didn't complete in class.
Period 3
We reviewed our vocab words for the quiz next Tuesday (changed just for Period 3 - all other classes have the quiz on Friday!) - We also reviewed Chapter 8 in our Light in the Forest books and talked about the seasons/moon/science connections.
Block II
We read Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest; reviewed our vocab words for the Friday quiz; Completed Lesson #2 (Credit) in our JA books. Homework: Finish the T-Chart (Advantages/Disadvantages of credit) if you didn't finish in class (page 18)
Period 3
We reviewed our vocab words for the quiz next Tuesday (changed just for Period 3 - all other classes have the quiz on Friday!) - We also reviewed Chapter 8 in our Light in the Forest books and talked about the seasons/moon/science connections.
Block II
We read Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest; reviewed our vocab words for the Friday quiz; Completed Lesson #2 (Credit) in our JA books. Homework: Finish the T-Chart (Advantages/Disadvantages of credit) if you didn't finish in class (page 18)
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Block I
Great job Pumpkin Carving Teams! We will finish the pumpkins during homeroom on Thursday!
Period 1 - We turned in our final memoirs and shared them (along with cookies) with our classmates. We went over the vocabulary for the quiz on Friday and practiced with the definitions. We also nearly completed Chapter 8 in Light in the Forest. Junior Achievement books were passed out. For tomorrow; complete reading Chapter 8 in your L/F books and complete the pre-test in your JA book. We will correct it in class tomorrow.
Period 3
- We turned in our final memoirs and shared them (along with cookies!) with our classmates. We went over the vocabulary for the quiz on Friday and practiced with the definitions. We also nearly completed Chapter 8 in Light in the Forest.For tomorrow; complete reading Chapter 8 in your L/F books.
Block II
We turned in our final memoirs and shared them (along with cookies!) with our classmates.We wrote compliments to the writers about specific things that they did well in their memoirs. We corrected our JA pre-test and uncovered some financial geniuses in our midst. No worries - the rest of you will soon also develop amazing financial skills! Homework for tonight: Finish Chapter 7-8 worksheet and reading for Light in the Forest and complete page 9 in your JA Book. Hint: to void a check, add the amount back in the credit column, add it in your ledger and then subtract the new amount as a new transaction in the debit column! Good luck!
Great job Pumpkin Carving Teams! We will finish the pumpkins during homeroom on Thursday!
Period 1 - We turned in our final memoirs and shared them (along with cookies) with our classmates. We went over the vocabulary for the quiz on Friday and practiced with the definitions. We also nearly completed Chapter 8 in Light in the Forest. Junior Achievement books were passed out. For tomorrow; complete reading Chapter 8 in your L/F books and complete the pre-test in your JA book. We will correct it in class tomorrow.
Period 3
- We turned in our final memoirs and shared them (along with cookies!) with our classmates. We went over the vocabulary for the quiz on Friday and practiced with the definitions. We also nearly completed Chapter 8 in Light in the Forest.For tomorrow; complete reading Chapter 8 in your L/F books.
Block II
We turned in our final memoirs and shared them (along with cookies!) with our classmates.We wrote compliments to the writers about specific things that they did well in their memoirs. We corrected our JA pre-test and uncovered some financial geniuses in our midst. No worries - the rest of you will soon also develop amazing financial skills! Homework for tonight: Finish Chapter 7-8 worksheet and reading for Light in the Forest and complete page 9 in your JA Book. Hint: to void a check, add the amount back in the credit column, add it in your ledger and then subtract the new amount as a new transaction in the debit column! Good luck!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Period 1 -
We read in our independent novels and practiced our first "commercials". Everyone will do one impromptu commercial about a favorite book this trimester. We read Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest - Chapter 6 questions are due tomorrow. These are the questions you received last Friday. The Chapter 7-8 questions will not be turned in; you will have the vocabulary test for those words on Friday of this week (October 29t).
We went to the computer lab to finish printing (after printing problems on Friday) - remember: 2 copies of your memoir are due tomorrow - one with the rough draft attached for me to grade, and one that you will share with your classmates tomorrow.
Period 3 -
We read in our independent novels and practiced our first "commercials". Everyone will do one impromptu commercial about a favorite book this trimester. We read Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest - Chapter 6 questions are due tomorrow. These are the questions you received last Friday. The Chapter 7-8 questions will not be turned in; you will have the vocabulary test for those words on Friday of this week (October 29t).
We went to the computer lab to finish printing (after printing problems on Friday) - remember: 2 copies of your memoir are due tomorrow - one with the rough draft attached for me to grade, and one that you will share with your classmates tomorrow.
Block II-
We read in our independent novels and practiced our first "commercials". Everyone will do one impromptu commercial about a favorite book this trimester. We read part of Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest - Chapter 6 questions are due tomorrow. These are the questions you received last Friday. The questions for Chapters 7&8 are due on Wednesday. We also reviewed our 11 vocab words (test this Friday) and did a quick group activity on the amazing Ben Franklin.
We received our JA books today and went over the practice test. Tomorrow we will correct the test discuss debit and credit cards.
We read in our independent novels and practiced our first "commercials". Everyone will do one impromptu commercial about a favorite book this trimester. We read Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest - Chapter 6 questions are due tomorrow. These are the questions you received last Friday. The Chapter 7-8 questions will not be turned in; you will have the vocabulary test for those words on Friday of this week (October 29t).
We went to the computer lab to finish printing (after printing problems on Friday) - remember: 2 copies of your memoir are due tomorrow - one with the rough draft attached for me to grade, and one that you will share with your classmates tomorrow.
Period 3 -
We read in our independent novels and practiced our first "commercials". Everyone will do one impromptu commercial about a favorite book this trimester. We read Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest - Chapter 6 questions are due tomorrow. These are the questions you received last Friday. The Chapter 7-8 questions will not be turned in; you will have the vocabulary test for those words on Friday of this week (October 29t).
We went to the computer lab to finish printing (after printing problems on Friday) - remember: 2 copies of your memoir are due tomorrow - one with the rough draft attached for me to grade, and one that you will share with your classmates tomorrow.
Block II-
We read in our independent novels and practiced our first "commercials". Everyone will do one impromptu commercial about a favorite book this trimester. We read part of Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest - Chapter 6 questions are due tomorrow. These are the questions you received last Friday. The questions for Chapters 7&8 are due on Wednesday. We also reviewed our 11 vocab words (test this Friday) and did a quick group activity on the amazing Ben Franklin.
We received our JA books today and went over the practice test. Tomorrow we will correct the test discuss debit and credit cards.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
October 20-22
There is lots going on this week - so here is a recap of the next three days!
Block I
Your rough drafts of your memoirs are due today in class. We will be peer editing;tomorrow, you will have some time in the Writing Lab to apply the advice you gained from your writing conferences. Tomorrow will be our last Writing Lab for this assignment so prepared with a flash drive; the final memoir will be due in class on Tuesday, October 26.
Your Light in the Forest questions for Chapter 5 were due Tuesday - make sure those were turned in if you were absent.
For Social Studies, you will receive your study guide in class on Thursday; it will also be posted on the Blog. The test over Chapters 4 and 5 will be on Friday.
Period 3 -
Your rough drafts of your memoirs are due today in class. We will be peer editing;tomorrow, you will have some time in the Writing Lab to apply the advice you gained from your writing conferences. Tomorrow will be our last Writing Lab for this assignment so prepared with a flash drive; the final memoir will be due in class on Tuesday, October 26.
Block II
Your rough drafts of your memoirs are due today in class. We will be peer editing;tomorrow, you will have some time in the Writing Lab to apply the advice you gained from your writing conferences. Tomorrow will be our last Writing Lab for this assignment so prepared with a flash drive; the final memoir will be due in class on Tuesday, October 26.
For Social Studies, you will receive your study guide in class on Thursday; it will also be posted on the Blog. The test over Chapters 4 and 5 will be on Friday.
Block I
Your rough drafts of your memoirs are due today in class. We will be peer editing;tomorrow, you will have some time in the Writing Lab to apply the advice you gained from your writing conferences. Tomorrow will be our last Writing Lab for this assignment so prepared with a flash drive; the final memoir will be due in class on Tuesday, October 26.
Your Light in the Forest questions for Chapter 5 were due Tuesday - make sure those were turned in if you were absent.
For Social Studies, you will receive your study guide in class on Thursday; it will also be posted on the Blog. The test over Chapters 4 and 5 will be on Friday.
Period 3 -
Your rough drafts of your memoirs are due today in class. We will be peer editing;tomorrow, you will have some time in the Writing Lab to apply the advice you gained from your writing conferences. Tomorrow will be our last Writing Lab for this assignment so prepared with a flash drive; the final memoir will be due in class on Tuesday, October 26.
Block II
Your rough drafts of your memoirs are due today in class. We will be peer editing;tomorrow, you will have some time in the Writing Lab to apply the advice you gained from your writing conferences. Tomorrow will be our last Writing Lab for this assignment so prepared with a flash drive; the final memoir will be due in class on Tuesday, October 26.
For Social Studies, you will receive your study guide in class on Thursday; it will also be posted on the Blog. The test over Chapters 4 and 5 will be on Friday.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
The blog is back! There was a disruption in the log ins due to a computer problem, but all is fixed and the blog is back in business!
This week, (October 18-22) is busy! We will be completing rough drafts of our memoirs by Wednesday, October 20th - there will be peer editing in class on Wednesday, so everyone in all classes should have a completed, printed rough draft at the beginning of class. We will have Writing Lab for one class period (all LA classes) on Tuesday, October 19, so plan on that time! Thursday, October 21, will be our final Writing Lab for our memoirs - the final drafts are due on Tuesday, October 26 - If you are not able to complete your memoir during the Writing Lab, make sure to bring a flash drive so you can complete it at home. We will have a reading/sharing time in class on that day - let's plan to bring treats and make it a celebration! You will be reading and commenting on each other's memoirs at that time.
For my Social Studies classes - we will complete Chapter 5 this week - test review sheets will be available in class on Thursday, and the Chapter 4-5 Test will be given on Friday, October 22. It will be an open note test.
Finally, you will all receive information on the JA field trip this week. $15 is needed for each of you to help with the expenses - see me if this is a problem for you. The bookkeeper has asked that these payments are made to her Wednesday through Friday of this week. Please make checks payable to PLMS. Parents - we need volunteers! If you can help, please check the box that indicates that you can volunteer and I will send you the appropriate paperwork! Thanks!
This week, (October 18-22) is busy! We will be completing rough drafts of our memoirs by Wednesday, October 20th - there will be peer editing in class on Wednesday, so everyone in all classes should have a completed, printed rough draft at the beginning of class. We will have Writing Lab for one class period (all LA classes) on Tuesday, October 19, so plan on that time! Thursday, October 21, will be our final Writing Lab for our memoirs - the final drafts are due on Tuesday, October 26 - If you are not able to complete your memoir during the Writing Lab, make sure to bring a flash drive so you can complete it at home. We will have a reading/sharing time in class on that day - let's plan to bring treats and make it a celebration! You will be reading and commenting on each other's memoirs at that time.
For my Social Studies classes - we will complete Chapter 5 this week - test review sheets will be available in class on Thursday, and the Chapter 4-5 Test will be given on Friday, October 22. It will be an open note test.
Finally, you will all receive information on the JA field trip this week. $15 is needed for each of you to help with the expenses - see me if this is a problem for you. The bookkeeper has asked that these payments are made to her Wednesday through Friday of this week. Please make checks payable to PLMS. Parents - we need volunteers! If you can help, please check the box that indicates that you can volunteer and I will send you the appropriate paperwork! Thanks!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Block I
We completed sharing our Colonial advertisements and filled out our grids. We came up with group responses (based on our character assignments) as to which colony we would have chosen. Remember - you have a vocab test tomorrow and your Political Cartoons and Light in the Forest questions for Chapter 3 and 4 are due on Friday!
Period 3
We read Chapters 3 and 4 in Light in the Forest. Remember - you have a vocab test tomorrow and your Light in the Forest questions for Chapter 3 and 4 are due on Friday!
Block II
We shared our Political Cartoons and analysis with our small groups. Lots of creative talent and political awareness in this group! We completed sharing our Colonial advertisements and filled out our grids. We came up with individual responses (based on our character assignments) as to which colony we would have chosen.Remember - you have a vocab test tomorrow and your Political Cartoons and Light in the Forest questions for Chapter 3 and 4 are due on Friday!
We completed sharing our Colonial advertisements and filled out our grids. We came up with group responses (based on our character assignments) as to which colony we would have chosen. Remember - you have a vocab test tomorrow and your Political Cartoons and Light in the Forest questions for Chapter 3 and 4 are due on Friday!
Period 3
We read Chapters 3 and 4 in Light in the Forest. Remember - you have a vocab test tomorrow and your Light in the Forest questions for Chapter 3 and 4 are due on Friday!
Block II
We shared our Political Cartoons and analysis with our small groups. Lots of creative talent and political awareness in this group! We completed sharing our Colonial advertisements and filled out our grids. We came up with individual responses (based on our character assignments) as to which colony we would have chosen.Remember - you have a vocab test tomorrow and your Political Cartoons and Light in the Forest questions for Chapter 3 and 4 are due on Friday!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Block I
We turned in our 4.1 and 4.2 notes for Social Studies; finished our Colonial Advertisements and began sharing them with the other groups. We had Writing Lab; our Memoir Brainstorms were checked off, we shared them with a partner and they wrote questions that we needed to answer in our writing pieces. We began typing our rough drafts. Political cartoon due date has been changed to Friday!
Period 3
We had Writing Lab; our Memoir Brainstorms were checked off, we shared them with a partner and they wrote questions that we needed to answer in our writing pieces. We began typing our rough drafts.
Block II
We turned in our 4.1 and 4.2 notes for Social Studies; finished our Colonial Advertisements and began sharing them with the other groups. We had Writing Lab; our Memoir Brainstorms were checked off, we shared them with a partner and they wrote questions that we needed to answer in our writing pieces. We began typing our rough drafts. Political cartoons are due tomorrow!
We turned in our 4.1 and 4.2 notes for Social Studies; finished our Colonial Advertisements and began sharing them with the other groups. We had Writing Lab; our Memoir Brainstorms were checked off, we shared them with a partner and they wrote questions that we needed to answer in our writing pieces. We began typing our rough drafts. Political cartoon due date has been changed to Friday!
Period 3
We had Writing Lab; our Memoir Brainstorms were checked off, we shared them with a partner and they wrote questions that we needed to answer in our writing pieces. We began typing our rough drafts.
Block II
We turned in our 4.1 and 4.2 notes for Social Studies; finished our Colonial Advertisements and began sharing them with the other groups. We had Writing Lab; our Memoir Brainstorms were checked off, we shared them with a partner and they wrote questions that we needed to answer in our writing pieces. We began typing our rough drafts. Political cartoons are due tomorrow!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Block I
We read Light in the Forest, Chapter 3. On your own, read Chapter 4 and complete the questions by the beginning of class on Friday. For Social Studies, complete your portion of the Colonial Brochure - due in class tomorrow. Also, if you have not already finished your notes for 4.1 and 4.2 and your Memoir Brainstorm, you need to have those completed by tomorrow as well!The political cartoons are not due at the beginning of class on Wednesday - that has been changed to the END of class. You will have class time to complete them on Wednesday!
Period 3
We read Light in the Forest, Chapters 2 and 3. On your own, read Chapter 4 and complete the questions by the beginning of class on Friday.Make sure you have completed your memoir brainstorm by tomorrow!
Block II
We read Light in the Forest, Chapter 3. On your own, read Chapter 4 and complete the questions by the beginning of class on Friday. For Social Studies, complete your portion of the Colonial Brochure - due in class tomorrow. Also, if you have not already finished your notes for 4.1 and 4.2 and your Memoir Brainstorm, you need to have those completed by tomorrow as well!
Remember the political cartoon which is due on Wednesday...and the vocab test coming up on Thursday!
We read Light in the Forest, Chapter 3. On your own, read Chapter 4 and complete the questions by the beginning of class on Friday. For Social Studies, complete your portion of the Colonial Brochure - due in class tomorrow. Also, if you have not already finished your notes for 4.1 and 4.2 and your Memoir Brainstorm, you need to have those completed by tomorrow as well!The political cartoons are not due at the beginning of class on Wednesday - that has been changed to the END of class. You will have class time to complete them on Wednesday!
Period 3
We read Light in the Forest, Chapters 2 and 3. On your own, read Chapter 4 and complete the questions by the beginning of class on Friday.Make sure you have completed your memoir brainstorm by tomorrow!
Block II
We read Light in the Forest, Chapter 3. On your own, read Chapter 4 and complete the questions by the beginning of class on Friday. For Social Studies, complete your portion of the Colonial Brochure - due in class tomorrow. Also, if you have not already finished your notes for 4.1 and 4.2 and your Memoir Brainstorm, you need to have those completed by tomorrow as well!
Remember the political cartoon which is due on Wednesday...and the vocab test coming up on Thursday!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Block I
We read in our independent novels and talked about how we should be half way through our 1000 pages by next Tuesday - mid tri! We worked on our memoir chronologies. In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 4.1 and 4.2 in Social Studies - the Pilgrims have finally arrived! The notes should be completed by Tuesday. Next week - the British Colonies!
Period 3
We read in our independent novels and talked about how we should be half way through our 1000 pages by next Tuesday - mid tri! We worked on our memoir chronologies - they are looking great! We will have writing lab next week to begin typing our rough drafts.
Block II
We read in our independent novels and wrote a short reflection on our current novel. We worked on our memoir chronologies; we will have writing lab next Tuesday and Thursday to work on our rough drafts.
In Social Studies, we completed notes on Chapter 4.1 and 4.2.These will be due at the beginning of class on Tuesday!
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War in Virginia – how did Pocohontos fit in?
Daily Life in Virginia – how is headright like the PLMS magazine drive? And what was the 7:1?
Labor in Virginia-what is the difference between an indentured servant..and a slave?
Bacon’s Rebellion – were they right?
The Pilgrims and Puritans – who were they?
Plymouth and the Mayflower Compact
The Pilgrims and the Indians – Who was Squanto?
The Pilgrim Community
We read in our independent novels and talked about how we should be half way through our 1000 pages by next Tuesday - mid tri! We worked on our memoir chronologies. In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 4.1 and 4.2 in Social Studies - the Pilgrims have finally arrived! The notes should be completed by Tuesday. Next week - the British Colonies!
Period 3
We read in our independent novels and talked about how we should be half way through our 1000 pages by next Tuesday - mid tri! We worked on our memoir chronologies - they are looking great! We will have writing lab next week to begin typing our rough drafts.
Block II
We read in our independent novels and wrote a short reflection on our current novel. We worked on our memoir chronologies; we will have writing lab next Tuesday and Thursday to work on our rough drafts.
In Social Studies, we completed notes on Chapter 4.1 and 4.2.These will be due at the beginning of class on Tuesday!
Start on Page 94 through 102
War in Virginia – how did Pocohontos fit in?
Daily Life in Virginia – how is headright like the PLMS magazine drive? And what was the 7:1?
Labor in Virginia-what is the difference between an indentured servant..and a slave?
Bacon’s Rebellion – were they right?
The Pilgrims and Puritans – who were they?
Plymouth and the Mayflower Compact
The Pilgrims and the Indians – Who was Squanto?
The Pilgrim Community
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Block I
We read Chapters 1 and 2 in Light in the Forest; we reviewed our vocab words and worked on our webs for our memoirs.
Period 3
We began our novel study of Light in the Forest, by reading Chapters 1 and 2 out loud in class. We continued working on our memoir writing project - we will continue working on that in class tomorrow.
Block II
We took a quiz over Chapter 1 in Light in the Forest and read Chapter 2 out loud in class. We reviewed our vocab words from the novel and worked on our memoir webs and brainstorms.
We read Chapters 1 and 2 in Light in the Forest; we reviewed our vocab words and worked on our webs for our memoirs.
Period 3
We began our novel study of Light in the Forest, by reading Chapters 1 and 2 out loud in class. We continued working on our memoir writing project - we will continue working on that in class tomorrow.
Block II
We took a quiz over Chapter 1 in Light in the Forest and read Chapter 2 out loud in class. We reviewed our vocab words from the novel and worked on our memoir webs and brainstorms.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Block I
We shared our political cartoons and analysis sheets with our table groups. We decided on our favorites from each group and shared those with the whole class. We had our regular library visit to renew and check out books - so far, no fines yet! We also wrote thank you notes to our parent volunteers with our Reading and Writing in the Workplace panel and checked our our Light in the Forest novels.
Period 3
We checked out our new class novels, completed rough drafts for our thank you notes and visited the library for check out and renewal.
Block II
We shared our political cartoons and analysis sheets with our table groups. We decided on our favorites from each group and shared those with the whole class.We checked out our class novels, Light in the Forest, and received our political cartoon assignment.
We shared our political cartoons and analysis sheets with our table groups. We decided on our favorites from each group and shared those with the whole class. We had our regular library visit to renew and check out books - so far, no fines yet! We also wrote thank you notes to our parent volunteers with our Reading and Writing in the Workplace panel and checked our our Light in the Forest novels.
Period 3
We checked out our new class novels, completed rough drafts for our thank you notes and visited the library for check out and renewal.
Block II
We shared our political cartoons and analysis sheets with our table groups. We decided on our favorites from each group and shared those with the whole class.We checked out our class novels, Light in the Forest, and received our political cartoon assignment.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Block I
We completed our Light in the Forest Jigsaw activity and turned in our sections. We read the short memoir in our Literature books, "Jalapenos Anyone?" and discussed it's strengths and weaknesses. We began working on creating webs for our own memoirs. Our webs are due on Thursday. We took our Chapter 3 quiz in Social Studies and discussed political cartoons in more detail. Our cartoons are due in class tomorrow!
Period 3
We read the short memoir in our Literature books, "Jalapenos Anyone?" and discussed it's strengths and weaknesses. We began working on creating webs for our own memoirs. Our webs are due on Thursday.We also began discussion themes from our Light in the Forest novel; we each chose one of the discussion questions to write about - these are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Block II
We turned in our Light in the forest pre-reading paragraphs and then began working on our webs for our own personal memoirs. The webs are due in class on Thursday. We completed our Social Studies test over Chapter 3; we are also working on finishing up thank you notes to our parent volunteers who served on the panel for our Reading and Writing in the Workplace activity last week.
We completed our Light in the Forest Jigsaw activity and turned in our sections. We read the short memoir in our Literature books, "Jalapenos Anyone?" and discussed it's strengths and weaknesses. We began working on creating webs for our own memoirs. Our webs are due on Thursday. We took our Chapter 3 quiz in Social Studies and discussed political cartoons in more detail. Our cartoons are due in class tomorrow!
Period 3
We read the short memoir in our Literature books, "Jalapenos Anyone?" and discussed it's strengths and weaknesses. We began working on creating webs for our own memoirs. Our webs are due on Thursday.We also began discussion themes from our Light in the Forest novel; we each chose one of the discussion questions to write about - these are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Block II
We turned in our Light in the forest pre-reading paragraphs and then began working on our webs for our own personal memoirs. The webs are due in class on Thursday. We completed our Social Studies test over Chapter 3; we are also working on finishing up thank you notes to our parent volunteers who served on the panel for our Reading and Writing in the Workplace activity last week.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Block I
We worked on our first four vocab words from our new novel The Light in the Forest. No vocab test this week - we will work on the new words for two weeks this time!
We worked on a class brainstorm for Light in the Forest; each group had a part of the "Puzzle" to complete - if you didn't finish your part in class, complete it at home and be ready to share/turn it in at the beginning of class tomorrow.
The memoir unit was introduced - brainstorm on topics is due tomorrow in class!
Come with three possible ideas to class tomorrow!
Social Studies - Homework - Two quesions, #2 and #3 on page 88 under the heading "You Be the Historian- Reviewing Themes". Also, if you didn't complete the notes on Chapter 3.4 on Friday, please finish those tonight!
For Wednesday - Complete the political cartoon worksheet and bring to class on Wednesday!
Period 3 -
We worked on our first four vocab words from our new novel The Light in the Forest. No vocab test this week - we will work on the new words for two weeks this time!
The memoir unit was introduced - brainstorm on topics is due tomorrow in class!
Come with three possible ideas to class tomorrow!
Block II
We worked on our first four vocab words from our new novel The Light in the Forest. No vocab test this week - we will work on the new words for two weeks this time!
We worked on a class brainstorm for Light in the Forest; each group had a part of the "Puzzle" to complete - if you didn't finish your part in class, complete it at home and be ready to share/turn it in at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Social Studies - Homework - Two quesions, #2 and #3 on page 88 under the heading "You Be the Historian- Reviewing Themes". Also, if you didn't complete the notes on Chapter 3.4 on Friday, please finish those tonight!
We worked on our first four vocab words from our new novel The Light in the Forest. No vocab test this week - we will work on the new words for two weeks this time!
We worked on a class brainstorm for Light in the Forest; each group had a part of the "Puzzle" to complete - if you didn't finish your part in class, complete it at home and be ready to share/turn it in at the beginning of class tomorrow.
The memoir unit was introduced - brainstorm on topics is due tomorrow in class!
Come with three possible ideas to class tomorrow!
Social Studies - Homework - Two quesions, #2 and #3 on page 88 under the heading "You Be the Historian- Reviewing Themes". Also, if you didn't complete the notes on Chapter 3.4 on Friday, please finish those tonight!
For Wednesday - Complete the political cartoon worksheet and bring to class on Wednesday!
Period 3 -
We worked on our first four vocab words from our new novel The Light in the Forest. No vocab test this week - we will work on the new words for two weeks this time!
The memoir unit was introduced - brainstorm on topics is due tomorrow in class!
Come with three possible ideas to class tomorrow!
Block II
We worked on our first four vocab words from our new novel The Light in the Forest. No vocab test this week - we will work on the new words for two weeks this time!
We worked on a class brainstorm for Light in the Forest; each group had a part of the "Puzzle" to complete - if you didn't finish your part in class, complete it at home and be ready to share/turn it in at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Social Studies - Homework - Two quesions, #2 and #3 on page 88 under the heading "You Be the Historian- Reviewing Themes". Also, if you didn't complete the notes on Chapter 3.4 on Friday, please finish those tonight!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Here is the link for a good Cornell notes template:
http://www.freewebs.com/lanzbom/cornellnotes.pdf
Block 1
We took our second vocab test; reflected on our activities yesterday with the panel sharing about reading and writing in the workplace; completed Cornell notes for Chapter 3.4 in our Social Studies books.
Period 3
We took our vocab test and reflected on our activities yesterday with the panel sharing about reading and writing in the workplace;
Period 5-6
We took Vocab Test #2, watched a presentation about memoir and read an example in our lit. books. For Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 3.4 - quiz over that Chapter next Tuesday!
http://www.freewebs.com/lanzbom/cornellnotes.pdf
Block 1
We took our second vocab test; reflected on our activities yesterday with the panel sharing about reading and writing in the workplace; completed Cornell notes for Chapter 3.4 in our Social Studies books.
Period 3
We took our vocab test and reflected on our activities yesterday with the panel sharing about reading and writing in the workplace;
Period 5-6
We took Vocab Test #2, watched a presentation about memoir and read an example in our lit. books. For Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 3.4 - quiz over that Chapter next Tuesday!
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