Block I
We participated in our LitCircles; we discussed characterization and completed a set of group discussion questions. In Social Studies, we watched a ppt on the Civil War and continued to work on our Civil War Battle Maps. The maps are due on Monday; also, please complete definitions of the following by Tuesday>
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
David Farragut
John C. Pemberton
Ulysses S. Grant
The Siege of Vicksburg
Complete handout on the Siege of Vickburg
Period 3
We finished our third LitCircle meeting - we "hotseated" our main characters and asked them indepth questions - great thinking/understanding! Keep up with your LitCircle page requirements; next meeting will be Tuesday.
Block II
CBA Assignment - complete your first and second paragraphs (intro and background paragraphs) by Tuesday. Please see the State Rubric (attached to your Guide to the CBA handout) for more details. We also met with our LitCircle groups and discussed our books. Keep up with your reading pages requirements!Next LitCircle meeting is next Tuesday. Your Civil War Battle Maps are due Monday!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
April 28, 2011
Block I
We analyzed our advertisements as to their persuasive techniques; we also determined which persuasive techniques would be most appropriate for our research topics. In SOcial Studies, we began creating a visual of the Civil War - the map will be due on Monday, May 2. For your CBA (Research Paper); your first two paragraphs (the Intro and the Background Paragraph) are due on Tuesday. For tomorrow; make sure you have read the required pages for your LitCircle groups!
Period 3
We continued with our unit on Persuasion. We analyzed a short story in our lit books, and then concentrated on comparing two different views on animals/zoos.
We will complete the analysis in class tomorrow. For Orchestra and Choir members; keep up with your LitCircle reading requirements. Next LitCircle meeting will be on Monday!
Block II
We analyzed two writing pieces as to their persuasive techniques and we began creating battle maps of the Civil War. The maps are due on Monday!
We analyzed our advertisements as to their persuasive techniques; we also determined which persuasive techniques would be most appropriate for our research topics. In SOcial Studies, we began creating a visual of the Civil War - the map will be due on Monday, May 2. For your CBA (Research Paper); your first two paragraphs (the Intro and the Background Paragraph) are due on Tuesday. For tomorrow; make sure you have read the required pages for your LitCircle groups!
Period 3
We continued with our unit on Persuasion. We analyzed a short story in our lit books, and then concentrated on comparing two different views on animals/zoos.
We will complete the analysis in class tomorrow. For Orchestra and Choir members; keep up with your LitCircle reading requirements. Next LitCircle meeting will be on Monday!
Block II
We analyzed two writing pieces as to their persuasive techniques and we began creating battle maps of the Civil War. The maps are due on Monday!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
April 27, 2011
Block I
We discussed different persuasive techniques - for tomorrow, bring in an ad and fill out the answers to the four questions on your assignment sheet. For Social Studies,on the back of your maps,list the advantages and disadvantages held by the North and South at the beginning of the Civil War. Also, list the strategies that each side planned to use at the beginning of the war.
Period 3
Great job with hot seating our first three characters! Orchestra and Choir members - make sure you keep up with your Lit Circle groups while you are out of town.
Block II
We looked at different persuasive techniques that could be incorporated in your CBAs. (see lit book pages 964 and 965)
We checked off our sources (in MLA format) while we worked on our Civil War Battle maps.
We discussed different persuasive techniques - for tomorrow, bring in an ad and fill out the answers to the four questions on your assignment sheet. For Social Studies,on the back of your maps,list the advantages and disadvantages held by the North and South at the beginning of the Civil War. Also, list the strategies that each side planned to use at the beginning of the war.
Period 3
Great job with hot seating our first three characters! Orchestra and Choir members - make sure you keep up with your Lit Circle groups while you are out of town.
Block II
We looked at different persuasive techniques that could be incorporated in your CBAs. (see lit book pages 964 and 965)
We checked off our sources (in MLA format) while we worked on our Civil War Battle maps.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
April 26, 2011
Block I
Social Studies - We created maps showing the North and the South at the beginning of the Civil War. In LA, we met with our Lit Circles today and discussed three main characters in our books; we will ask questions of those characters on Friday! Keep up with your Lit Circle page requirements if you missed class today for Choir!
Period 3 -
we met with our Lit Circles today and discussed three main characters in our books; we will ask questions of those characters on Friday! Keep up with your Lit Circle page requirements if you missed class today for Choir!
Block II
Social Studies - We took a short quiz over Chapter 18.4; created maps showing the North and the South at the beginning of the Civil War and began listing advantages and disadvantages held by the two sides. In LA, we met with our Lit Circles today and discussed three main characters in our books; we will ask questions of those characters on Friday!
Social Studies - We created maps showing the North and the South at the beginning of the Civil War. In LA, we met with our Lit Circles today and discussed three main characters in our books; we will ask questions of those characters on Friday! Keep up with your Lit Circle page requirements if you missed class today for Choir!
Period 3 -
we met with our Lit Circles today and discussed three main characters in our books; we will ask questions of those characters on Friday! Keep up with your Lit Circle page requirements if you missed class today for Choir!
Block II
Social Studies - We took a short quiz over Chapter 18.4; created maps showing the North and the South at the beginning of the Civil War and began listing advantages and disadvantages held by the two sides. In LA, we met with our Lit Circles today and discussed three main characters in our books; we will ask questions of those characters on Friday!
Monday, April 25, 2011
April 25, 2011
Block I
Please complete your assigned Lit Circle reading for tomorrow. For Social Studies, complete the following assignment: Read pages 569-575 in your Social Studies book. Explain the following three subjects and how they brought the US closer to the Civil War; John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and the Crittenden Plan. Answer questions 1,3,and 4 on page 575.
For LA - find 5 credible sources and put them in MLA format by Wednesday!
Period 3 -
Please complete your assigned Lit Circle reading for tomorrow.
We compared our advertisements and analyzed which literary techniques of persuasion were used. We reviewed the different techniques and discussed how these can be incorporated into our persuasive papers!
Block 2
Please complete your assigned Lit Circle reading for tomorrow. For Social Studies, complete the following assignment: Read pages 569-575 in your Social Studies book. Explain the following three subjects and how they brought the US closer to the Civil War; John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and the Crittenden Plan. Answer questions 1,3,and 4 on page 575.
We compared our advertisements and analyzed which literary techniques of persuasion were used. We reviewed the different techniques and discussed how these can be incorporated into our persuasive papers!
Please complete your assigned Lit Circle reading for tomorrow. For Social Studies, complete the following assignment: Read pages 569-575 in your Social Studies book. Explain the following three subjects and how they brought the US closer to the Civil War; John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and the Crittenden Plan. Answer questions 1,3,and 4 on page 575.
For LA - find 5 credible sources and put them in MLA format by Wednesday!
Period 3 -
Please complete your assigned Lit Circle reading for tomorrow.
We compared our advertisements and analyzed which literary techniques of persuasion were used. We reviewed the different techniques and discussed how these can be incorporated into our persuasive papers!
Block 2
Please complete your assigned Lit Circle reading for tomorrow. For Social Studies, complete the following assignment: Read pages 569-575 in your Social Studies book. Explain the following three subjects and how they brought the US closer to the Civil War; John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and the Crittenden Plan. Answer questions 1,3,and 4 on page 575.
We compared our advertisements and analyzed which literary techniques of persuasion were used. We reviewed the different techniques and discussed how these can be incorporated into our persuasive papers!
Friday, April 22, 2011
April 22, 2011
Block I
We compared the characters in our Lit Circle books; make sure you read your page requirements by the next Lit Circle meetings on Tuesday, April 26. In Social Studies, we worked on identifying our topics for the CBA (Classroom based assessment in Civics) - your position statements and signed parent permissions slips are due on Monday!
Period 3
We worked on identifying our topics for the persuasive essays and practiced writing position statements on our various topic choices. Parent permissions slips are due on Monday. We also are studying the art of persuastion - please bring in your advertisements/analysis (the four questions on the small piece of paper) to analyze on Monday. Also - the next Lit Circle meetings will occur Tuesday - make sure you have met your reading requirements by that date!
Block II
We wrote our first "one pagers" for our Lit Circle books today. We also worked on identifying our topics for the CBA (Classsroom based assessments on Constitutional Issues) and practiced writing position statements on our various topic choices. Parent permissions slips are due on Monday - please list your three topic choices along with two position statements for each topic on the back of your permission slip. We also are studying the art of persuasion - please bring in your advertisements/analysis (the four questions on the small piece of paper) to analyze on Monday. Also - the next Lit Circle meetings will occur Tuesday - make sure you have met your reading requirements by that date!
We compared the characters in our Lit Circle books; make sure you read your page requirements by the next Lit Circle meetings on Tuesday, April 26. In Social Studies, we worked on identifying our topics for the CBA (Classroom based assessment in Civics) - your position statements and signed parent permissions slips are due on Monday!
Period 3
We worked on identifying our topics for the persuasive essays and practiced writing position statements on our various topic choices. Parent permissions slips are due on Monday. We also are studying the art of persuastion - please bring in your advertisements/analysis (the four questions on the small piece of paper) to analyze on Monday. Also - the next Lit Circle meetings will occur Tuesday - make sure you have met your reading requirements by that date!
Block II
We wrote our first "one pagers" for our Lit Circle books today. We also worked on identifying our topics for the CBA (Classsroom based assessments on Constitutional Issues) and practiced writing position statements on our various topic choices. Parent permissions slips are due on Monday - please list your three topic choices along with two position statements for each topic on the back of your permission slip. We also are studying the art of persuasion - please bring in your advertisements/analysis (the four questions on the small piece of paper) to analyze on Monday. Also - the next Lit Circle meetings will occur Tuesday - make sure you have met your reading requirements by that date!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
April 21, 2011
Block I
We completed our second Lit Circle discussion group session. In Social Studies, we discussed the legal issues surrounding slavery (the Dred Scott decision) and compared that to modern day slavery. For tomorrow; we will finish deciding on our topics for our CBA's.
Period 3
We completed our second Lit Circle discussion group sessions. We are planning book related activities for our book groups for next Wednesday. Stay tuned!
Block II
We completed our second Lit Circle discussion group session. In Social Studies, we discussed the legal issues surrounding slavery (the Dred Scott decision) and compared that to modern day slavery. For tomorrow; we will finish deciding on our topics for our CBA's.
We completed our second Lit Circle discussion group session. In Social Studies, we discussed the legal issues surrounding slavery (the Dred Scott decision) and compared that to modern day slavery. For tomorrow; we will finish deciding on our topics for our CBA's.
Period 3
We completed our second Lit Circle discussion group sessions. We are planning book related activities for our book groups for next Wednesday. Stay tuned!
Block II
We completed our second Lit Circle discussion group session. In Social Studies, we discussed the legal issues surrounding slavery (the Dred Scott decision) and compared that to modern day slavery. For tomorrow; we will finish deciding on our topics for our CBA's.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
April 20, 2011
Block I
We discussed "Compromises" as pertained to the Civil War. Which side came out ahead in the three compromises you summarized?
The Classroom Based Assessment was introduced; topic selection is your first requirement; we will discuss topics and position statements tomorrow. You should have 5 topics and position statements identified by tomorrow!Complete you assigned Lit Circle reading pages by tomorrow!
Period 3
The Persuasive Writing Project was introduced; topic selection was the "topic" of the day - your three possible topics and position statements are due on Friday - parent permission slips by Monday!Complete you assigned Lit Circle reading pages by tomorrow!
Block 2
We discussed "Compromises" and checked in to see which side seemed to win in the three issues you summarized. The Classroom Based Assessment was introduced; topic selection is your first requirement; we will discuss topics and position statements tomorrow. You should have 5 topics and position statements identified by tomorrow.
Complete you assigned Lit Circle reading pages by tomorrow!
We discussed "Compromises" as pertained to the Civil War. Which side came out ahead in the three compromises you summarized?
The Classroom Based Assessment was introduced; topic selection is your first requirement; we will discuss topics and position statements tomorrow. You should have 5 topics and position statements identified by tomorrow!Complete you assigned Lit Circle reading pages by tomorrow!
Period 3
The Persuasive Writing Project was introduced; topic selection was the "topic" of the day - your three possible topics and position statements are due on Friday - parent permission slips by Monday!Complete you assigned Lit Circle reading pages by tomorrow!
Block 2
We discussed "Compromises" and checked in to see which side seemed to win in the three issues you summarized. The Classroom Based Assessment was introduced; topic selection is your first requirement; we will discuss topics and position statements tomorrow. You should have 5 topics and position statements identified by tomorrow.
Complete you assigned Lit Circle reading pages by tomorrow!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
April 19, 2011
Block I
We talked about compromises; for tomorrow, complete the handout on the three major compromises proposed and passed by Congress prior to the Civil War. Remember; you are not writing your own compromise but summarizing the actual compromises Congress created.
We began our Lit Circles today - make sure to read your assigned pages by Thursday!
Period 3
We began our Lit Circles today -make sure to read your assigned pages by Thursday!
Block II
We talked about compromises; for tomorrow, complete the handout on the three major compromises proposed and passed by Congress prior to the Civil War. Remember; you are not writing your own compromise but summarizing the actual compromises Congress created. Also, note whether each of these compromises favored the Northern or Southern position.
We began our Lit Circle unit today - make sure to read your assigned pages by Thursday!
We talked about compromises; for tomorrow, complete the handout on the three major compromises proposed and passed by Congress prior to the Civil War. Remember; you are not writing your own compromise but summarizing the actual compromises Congress created.
We began our Lit Circles today - make sure to read your assigned pages by Thursday!
Period 3
We began our Lit Circles today -make sure to read your assigned pages by Thursday!
Block II
We talked about compromises; for tomorrow, complete the handout on the three major compromises proposed and passed by Congress prior to the Civil War. Remember; you are not writing your own compromise but summarizing the actual compromises Congress created. Also, note whether each of these compromises favored the Northern or Southern position.
We began our Lit Circle unit today - make sure to read your assigned pages by Thursday!
Friday, April 15, 2011
April 15, 2011
Block I
We completed reading a Sound of Thunder and finished our question writing activity. We discussed our lesson on the reformers of the 1800's - your list of 9 reformers and the areas of society they wished to reform is due on Monday. (See April 14 post for addtional details). We continued with Chapter 18.3 in Social Studies; we took notes and will continue that on Monday.
Period 3
We began our independent reading time on the new schedule today - have your book in class every Monday/Wednesday/Friday for this trimester. We completed reading Ray Bradbury's A Sound of Thunder -- exellent job on your questions and responses!
Block II
We completed reading a Sound of Thunder and finished our question writing activity. We discussed our lesson on the reformers of the 1800's - your list of 9 reformers and the areas of society they wished to reform is due on Monday. (See April 14 post for addtional details). We continued with Chapter 18.3 in Social Studies; we took notes and will continue that on Monday.
We completed reading a Sound of Thunder and finished our question writing activity. We discussed our lesson on the reformers of the 1800's - your list of 9 reformers and the areas of society they wished to reform is due on Monday. (See April 14 post for addtional details). We continued with Chapter 18.3 in Social Studies; we took notes and will continue that on Monday.
Period 3
We began our independent reading time on the new schedule today - have your book in class every Monday/Wednesday/Friday for this trimester. We completed reading Ray Bradbury's A Sound of Thunder -- exellent job on your questions and responses!
Block II
We completed reading a Sound of Thunder and finished our question writing activity. We discussed our lesson on the reformers of the 1800's - your list of 9 reformers and the areas of society they wished to reform is due on Monday. (See April 14 post for addtional details). We continued with Chapter 18.3 in Social Studies; we took notes and will continue that on Monday.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
April 14, 2011
Block I
We learned about different types of questioning, in preparation for our Lit. Circle Unit. We discussed questions that are "right there" and those that are "under the surface"; we read aloud a short story (Sound of Thunder by Bradbury) in class, and then constructed questions that fit the different categories.
In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 18 via a ppt presentation and looked through our books (pages 461-470) to identify different problems in pre-Civil War America and the reformers/organizations that addressed those issues.
Period 3
We learned about different types of questioning, in preparation for our Lit. Circle Unit. We discussed questions that are "right there" and those that are "under the surface"; we read aloud a short story (Sound of Thunder by Bradbury) in class, and then constructed questions that fit the different categories.
We will finish the story tomorrow. Also, bring your independent reading book tomorrow!
Block II
We learned about different types of questioning, in preparation for our Lit. Circle Unit. We discussed questions that are "right there" and those that are "under the surface"; we read aloud a short story (Sound of Thunder by Bradbury) in class, and then constructed questions that fit the different categories.
In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 18 via a ppt presentation, discussed anti-slavery literature and looked through our books (pages 461-470) to identify 9 different problems in pre-Civil War America and the reformers/organizations that addressed those issues.
We learned about different types of questioning, in preparation for our Lit. Circle Unit. We discussed questions that are "right there" and those that are "under the surface"; we read aloud a short story (Sound of Thunder by Bradbury) in class, and then constructed questions that fit the different categories.
In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 18 via a ppt presentation and looked through our books (pages 461-470) to identify different problems in pre-Civil War America and the reformers/organizations that addressed those issues.
Period 3
We learned about different types of questioning, in preparation for our Lit. Circle Unit. We discussed questions that are "right there" and those that are "under the surface"; we read aloud a short story (Sound of Thunder by Bradbury) in class, and then constructed questions that fit the different categories.
We will finish the story tomorrow. Also, bring your independent reading book tomorrow!
Block II
We learned about different types of questioning, in preparation for our Lit. Circle Unit. We discussed questions that are "right there" and those that are "under the surface"; we read aloud a short story (Sound of Thunder by Bradbury) in class, and then constructed questions that fit the different categories.
In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 18 via a ppt presentation, discussed anti-slavery literature and looked through our books (pages 461-470) to identify 9 different problems in pre-Civil War America and the reformers/organizations that addressed those issues.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
April 13, 2011
Block I
We completed watching Night John and answered five reflection questions in class. If you didn't have time to complete the questions in class, finish tonight for homework and turn in tomorrow. We also went to the library and reviewed our Tri3 Independent reading program; final turn in day for reading logs and pages is June 8th - plan ahead! You each have a goal of 1000 pages!
Period 2
Library day today. We reviewed our Tri3 Independent reading program; final turn in day for reading logs and pages is June 8th - plan ahead! You each have a goal of 1000 pages!
Block II
We completed Night John and completed a choice of three out of five reflection questions. If you didn't finish in class, please turn them in at the beginning of class tomorrow.
We completed watching Night John and answered five reflection questions in class. If you didn't have time to complete the questions in class, finish tonight for homework and turn in tomorrow. We also went to the library and reviewed our Tri3 Independent reading program; final turn in day for reading logs and pages is June 8th - plan ahead! You each have a goal of 1000 pages!
Period 2
Library day today. We reviewed our Tri3 Independent reading program; final turn in day for reading logs and pages is June 8th - plan ahead! You each have a goal of 1000 pages!
Block II
We completed Night John and completed a choice of three out of five reflection questions. If you didn't finish in class, please turn them in at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
April 12, 2011
Block I
We learned about inference today, reading a story (The Wife's Tale) together and then looking for clues/evidence in the reading to help us figure out exactly what happened. In Social Studies, we discussed more about the institution of slavery and watched/discussed the story of Night John. For tomorrow; make sure you have your ASB card if you want to check out a book from the library. If not, make sure to have your independent reading book in class with you!
Period 3
We finished our last scored discussion today. We learned about inference, reading a story (The Wife's Tale) together and then looking for clues/evidence in the reading to help us figure out exactly what happened. For tomorrow; make sure you have your ASB card if you want to check out a book from the library. If not, make sure to have your independent reading book in class with you!
Block II
We learned about inference today, reading a story (The Wife's Tale) together and then looking for clues/evidence in the reading to help us figure out exactly what happened. We filled out a graphic organizer that could help in analyzing more complex literature. In Social Studies, we discussed more about the institution of slavery and watched/discussed the story of Night John. For tomorrow; make sure you have your ASB card if you want to check out a book from the library. If not, make sure to have your independent reading book in class with you!
We learned about inference today, reading a story (The Wife's Tale) together and then looking for clues/evidence in the reading to help us figure out exactly what happened. In Social Studies, we discussed more about the institution of slavery and watched/discussed the story of Night John. For tomorrow; make sure you have your ASB card if you want to check out a book from the library. If not, make sure to have your independent reading book in class with you!
Period 3
We finished our last scored discussion today. We learned about inference, reading a story (The Wife's Tale) together and then looking for clues/evidence in the reading to help us figure out exactly what happened. For tomorrow; make sure you have your ASB card if you want to check out a book from the library. If not, make sure to have your independent reading book in class with you!
Block II
We learned about inference today, reading a story (The Wife's Tale) together and then looking for clues/evidence in the reading to help us figure out exactly what happened. We filled out a graphic organizer that could help in analyzing more complex literature. In Social Studies, we discussed more about the institution of slavery and watched/discussed the story of Night John. For tomorrow; make sure you have your ASB card if you want to check out a book from the library. If not, make sure to have your independent reading book in class with you!
Monday, April 11, 2011
April 11, 2011
Welcome back from Spring Break! Here is what we did today!
Block I
We turned in permission slips for our Lit Circle books (if you didn't already turn yours in, please do so tomorrow!) and turned in our Tom Sawyer books. We began our unit on the Civil War, taking notes on a ppt and taking your own notes from our SS book by filling in the information under the headings on pages 440, 442 and 443. (Life Under Slavery, Slave Culture and Challenging Slavery). You should have at least 5-6 bullet points under each heading; complete by tomorrow!
We also began viewing Night John, a movie depicting life on a southern plantation.
Period 3
We completed three more scored discussions and also discussed our thoughts about reading Tom Sawyer.
Block II
We turned in permission slips for our Lit Circle books (if you didn't already turn yours in, please do so tomorrow!) and turned in our Tom Sawyer books. We began our unit on the Civil War, taking notes on a ppt and taking your own notes from our SS book by filling in the information under the headings on pages 440, 442 and 443. (Life Under Slavery, Slave Culture and Challenging Slavery). You should have at least 5-6 bullet points under each heading; complete by tomorrow!
We also began viewing Night John, a movie depicting life on a southern plantation.
Block I
We turned in permission slips for our Lit Circle books (if you didn't already turn yours in, please do so tomorrow!) and turned in our Tom Sawyer books. We began our unit on the Civil War, taking notes on a ppt and taking your own notes from our SS book by filling in the information under the headings on pages 440, 442 and 443. (Life Under Slavery, Slave Culture and Challenging Slavery). You should have at least 5-6 bullet points under each heading; complete by tomorrow!
We also began viewing Night John, a movie depicting life on a southern plantation.
Period 3
We completed three more scored discussions and also discussed our thoughts about reading Tom Sawyer.
Block II
We turned in permission slips for our Lit Circle books (if you didn't already turn yours in, please do so tomorrow!) and turned in our Tom Sawyer books. We began our unit on the Civil War, taking notes on a ppt and taking your own notes from our SS book by filling in the information under the headings on pages 440, 442 and 443. (Life Under Slavery, Slave Culture and Challenging Slavery). You should have at least 5-6 bullet points under each heading; complete by tomorrow!
We also began viewing Night John, a movie depicting life on a southern plantation.
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