Block I
We defined the final four of our 8 vocab words for this week; we worked on our tech essays and determined that we will share the essays in our table groups. All essays are due THIS THURSDAY! We discussed our upcoming debates and determined that groups 5/6/7 will debate next Thursday, February 9th and groups 1/2/3/4 will debate on Friday, February 10.
Block 2
We defined the final four of our 8 vocab words for this week; we worked on our tech essays and determined that we will share the essays in our table groups. All essays are due THIS THURSDAY!
Block 3
We defined the final four of our 8 vocab words for this week; we worked on our tech essays and determined that we will share the essays in our table groups. All essays are due next Monday, February 6th. We worked on our upcoming debates; they will take place next Thursday and Friday, Feb. 9 and 10th. Groups 1-4 will debate Thursday, and groups 5-8 will debate on Friday.
For our Warriors book - We participated in a quick write based on Chapters 12 and 13, and discussed the idea of segregation. For tomorrow - read Chapters 14 and 15!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
January 30, 2012
Block I
We began studying 8 new words for Vocabulary - these are continuing to be words we will encounter when we begin our Tom Sawyer study in the near future. We continued working on both our Tech Essays and our Debate Projects. The tech essays are due this Thursday, and the Debates will be held next Thursday and Friday, February 9th and 10th.
Block 2
We began studying 8 new words for Vocabulary - these are continuing to be words we will encounter when we begin our Tom Sawyer study in the near future. We continued working on both our Tech Essays, which will be due this Thursday, Feb. 2.
Block 3
We began studying 8 new words for Vocabulary - these are continuing to be words we will encounter when we begin our Tom Sawyer study in the near future. We continued reading and analyzing our novel, Warriors Don't Cry - please read Chapters 12 and 13 for tomorrow and finish the handout on Conflict. You must complete all boxes EXCEPT you will only need one box in the Character against Nature column.
We began working on our Tech Essays, due next Monday, Feb. 6th.
Finally, we are continuing to work on our debate unit - our debates will be held next Thursday and Friday!
We began studying 8 new words for Vocabulary - these are continuing to be words we will encounter when we begin our Tom Sawyer study in the near future. We continued working on both our Tech Essays and our Debate Projects. The tech essays are due this Thursday, and the Debates will be held next Thursday and Friday, February 9th and 10th.
Block 2
We began studying 8 new words for Vocabulary - these are continuing to be words we will encounter when we begin our Tom Sawyer study in the near future. We continued working on both our Tech Essays, which will be due this Thursday, Feb. 2.
Block 3
We began studying 8 new words for Vocabulary - these are continuing to be words we will encounter when we begin our Tom Sawyer study in the near future. We continued reading and analyzing our novel, Warriors Don't Cry - please read Chapters 12 and 13 for tomorrow and finish the handout on Conflict. You must complete all boxes EXCEPT you will only need one box in the Character against Nature column.
We began working on our Tech Essays, due next Monday, Feb. 6th.
Finally, we are continuing to work on our debate unit - our debates will be held next Thursday and Friday!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
January 26, 2012
Block 1
Vocab test tomorrow! Also, we will have some lab time to work on your technical essays, so bring your flash drive if you need to transport data. We will also continue working on our debate unit.
Block 2
Vocab test tomorrow! Also, we will have some lab time to work on your technical essays, so bring your flash drive if you need to transport data.
Block 3
Read Chapter 1o in Warriors for tomorrow. Vocab test tomorrow! Also, we will have some lab time to work on your debate topics, so bring your flash drive if you need to transport data.
Vocab test tomorrow! Also, we will have some lab time to work on your technical essays, so bring your flash drive if you need to transport data. We will also continue working on our debate unit.
Block 2
Vocab test tomorrow! Also, we will have some lab time to work on your technical essays, so bring your flash drive if you need to transport data.
Block 3
Read Chapter 1o in Warriors for tomorrow. Vocab test tomorrow! Also, we will have some lab time to work on your debate topics, so bring your flash drive if you need to transport data.
Monday, January 23, 2012
January 23, 2012
Block I
Complete your Constitution Reference Guide by Wednesday - you will be sharing it in small groups in class on Wednesday. Also, work on your position statements (claims) for our upcoming debate uni; these will also be due on Wednesday.
We will have a vocab test this Friday over the first vocab words from Tom Sawyer. In class today, we learned about exaggeration and understatement; bring your Lit Book to class tomorrow for the rest of the story!
Block 2
We will have a vocab test this Friday over the first vocab words from Tom Sawyer. In class today, we learned about exaggeration and understatement; bring your Lit Book to class tomorrow for the rest of the story!
Block 3
We will have a vocab test this Friday over the first vocab words from Tom Sawyer. In class today, we learned about exaggeration and understatement; bring your Lit Book to class tomorrow for the rest of the story!
For Warriors, read Chapters 7 and 8 for Wednesday - create an indepth question for both Chapters 7 and 8, in addition to the questions you have already written for Chapters 1-6.
For Social Studies -
Complete your Constitution Reference Guide by Wednesday - you will be sharing it in small groups in class on Wednesday. Also, work on your position statements (claims) for our upcoming debate unit!These are also due on Wednesday.
Complete your Constitution Reference Guide by Wednesday - you will be sharing it in small groups in class on Wednesday. Also, work on your position statements (claims) for our upcoming debate uni; these will also be due on Wednesday.
We will have a vocab test this Friday over the first vocab words from Tom Sawyer. In class today, we learned about exaggeration and understatement; bring your Lit Book to class tomorrow for the rest of the story!
Block 2
We will have a vocab test this Friday over the first vocab words from Tom Sawyer. In class today, we learned about exaggeration and understatement; bring your Lit Book to class tomorrow for the rest of the story!
Block 3
We will have a vocab test this Friday over the first vocab words from Tom Sawyer. In class today, we learned about exaggeration and understatement; bring your Lit Book to class tomorrow for the rest of the story!
For Warriors, read Chapters 7 and 8 for Wednesday - create an indepth question for both Chapters 7 and 8, in addition to the questions you have already written for Chapters 1-6.
For Social Studies -
Complete your Constitution Reference Guide by Wednesday - you will be sharing it in small groups in class on Wednesday. Also, work on your position statements (claims) for our upcoming debate unit!These are also due on Wednesday.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
January 17, 2012
Social Studies Classes - 2nd and 6th
Due to the snow, I am extending the due date for the Constitution project until Friday, January 20th. Enjoy the snow! See you all tomorrow...maybe!
Mrs. H
Due to the snow, I am extending the due date for the Constitution project until Friday, January 20th. Enjoy the snow! See you all tomorrow...maybe!
Mrs. H
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
Block I
Begin working on your Constitution Reference guide, due next Thursday. Review vocab words for the test on Friday.
Block II
Review vocab words and complete writing your 9 sentences for tomorrow.
Block III
Begin working onyour Constitution Reference Guide, due next Thursday. Review words for vocab test on Friday. Compete reading Chapters 1-3 by Friday; write 5 indepth questions to share in a small group discussion on Friday.
Begin working on your Constitution Reference guide, due next Thursday. Review vocab words for the test on Friday.
Block II
Review vocab words and complete writing your 9 sentences for tomorrow.
Block III
Begin working onyour Constitution Reference Guide, due next Thursday. Review words for vocab test on Friday. Compete reading Chapters 1-3 by Friday; write 5 indepth questions to share in a small group discussion on Friday.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
Block I
We read two accounts about Dodgeball in our Lit Books (985 through 990) and completed the grid for comparing persuasive techniques on page 991. For Social Studies, we discussed the three branches of government; completed a work sheet analysis of checks and balances and began digging into the Bill of Rights. Complete the handout on the Bill of Rights for tomorrow.
Block 2
We read two accounts about Dodgeball in our Lit Books (985 through 990) and completed the grid for comparing persuasive techniques on page 991.
Block
We read two accounts about Dodgeball in our Lit Books (985 through 990) and completed the grid for comparing persuasive techniques on page 991.In Social Studies, we reviewed the Bill of Rights in class and began examining the different responsibilities and requirements of the different governmental branches. For tomorrow; complete the handout from today and be prepared to discuss in class! Also, please bring your completed inference handouts for Warriors.
We read two accounts about Dodgeball in our Lit Books (985 through 990) and completed the grid for comparing persuasive techniques on page 991. For Social Studies, we discussed the three branches of government; completed a work sheet analysis of checks and balances and began digging into the Bill of Rights. Complete the handout on the Bill of Rights for tomorrow.
Block 2
We read two accounts about Dodgeball in our Lit Books (985 through 990) and completed the grid for comparing persuasive techniques on page 991.
Block
We read two accounts about Dodgeball in our Lit Books (985 through 990) and completed the grid for comparing persuasive techniques on page 991.In Social Studies, we reviewed the Bill of Rights in class and began examining the different responsibilities and requirements of the different governmental branches. For tomorrow; complete the handout from today and be prepared to discuss in class! Also, please bring your completed inference handouts for Warriors.
Monday, January 9, 2012
January 9, 2012
Block I
New vocab words - listed on page 705 in your Literature books. For Social Studies, complete your Constitution Survey through pg. 50(c). We will look at the amendments tomorrow.
Block 2
New vocab words - listed on page 705 in your Literature books. We nearly completed viewing the Outsiders and comparing/contrasting the characterization observed in the book vs. the movie.
Block 3
New vocab words -- listed on page 705 of your Lit. Books. We checked out Warriors Don't Cry -- please complete the Author's notes, the Introduction and Chapter 1 by Wednesday, along with the inference handout. For Social Studies, complete your survey of the Constitution by tomorrow.
New vocab words - listed on page 705 in your Literature books. For Social Studies, complete your Constitution Survey through pg. 50(c). We will look at the amendments tomorrow.
Block 2
New vocab words - listed on page 705 in your Literature books. We nearly completed viewing the Outsiders and comparing/contrasting the characterization observed in the book vs. the movie.
Block 3
New vocab words -- listed on page 705 of your Lit. Books. We checked out Warriors Don't Cry -- please complete the Author's notes, the Introduction and Chapter 1 by Wednesday, along with the inference handout. For Social Studies, complete your survey of the Constitution by tomorrow.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
January 5, 2012
Block I
Vocab test tomorrow! For Social Studies, complete the following, if you didn't complete it in class: page 247 - #1,2(Bill of Rights, only), #3 and #4.
Block 2
Vocab test tomorrow!
Block #3
Vocab test tomorrow! For Social Studies, complete the following, if you didn't complete it in class: page 247 - #1,2, #3 and #4.
Vocab test tomorrow! For Social Studies, complete the following, if you didn't complete it in class: page 247 - #1,2(Bill of Rights, only), #3 and #4.
Block 2
Vocab test tomorrow!
Block #3
Vocab test tomorrow! For Social Studies, complete the following, if you didn't complete it in class: page 247 - #1,2, #3 and #4.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
January 4, 2011
Block I
We completed Chapter 9 in the Outsiders and discussed foreshadowing as used in this novel. For Social Studies, we looked at the conflicts facing the framers of the Constitution, discussed compromise and examined how they dealt with some of the major problems facing the nation. For tomorrow: make sure you complete the handout you received in class!
Remember that you have an Independent Reading Requirement of 1000 pages for this trimester; you should complete your pages by March 9, 2012!
Block 2
We nearly completed Chapter 9 in The Outsiders. We will finish tomorrow and also read Chapter 10. Focus: foreshadowing and character development.
Remember that you have an Independent Reading Requirement of 1000 pages for this trimester; you should complete your pages by March 9, 2012!
Block 3
We completed Chapter 9 in the Outsiders and discussed foreshadowing as used in this novel. For Social Studies, we looked at the conflicts facing the framers of the Constitution, discussed compromise and examined how they dealt with some of the major problems facing the nation. For tomorrow: make sure you complete the handout you received in class and answer questions 1 and 4 on page 241.
Remember that you have an Independent Reading Requirement of 1600 pages for this trimester; you should complete your pages by March 9, 2012!
We completed Chapter 9 in the Outsiders and discussed foreshadowing as used in this novel. For Social Studies, we looked at the conflicts facing the framers of the Constitution, discussed compromise and examined how they dealt with some of the major problems facing the nation. For tomorrow: make sure you complete the handout you received in class!
Remember that you have an Independent Reading Requirement of 1000 pages for this trimester; you should complete your pages by March 9, 2012!
Block 2
We nearly completed Chapter 9 in The Outsiders. We will finish tomorrow and also read Chapter 10. Focus: foreshadowing and character development.
Remember that you have an Independent Reading Requirement of 1000 pages for this trimester; you should complete your pages by March 9, 2012!
Block 3
We completed Chapter 9 in the Outsiders and discussed foreshadowing as used in this novel. For Social Studies, we looked at the conflicts facing the framers of the Constitution, discussed compromise and examined how they dealt with some of the major problems facing the nation. For tomorrow: make sure you complete the handout you received in class and answer questions 1 and 4 on page 241.
Remember that you have an Independent Reading Requirement of 1600 pages for this trimester; you should complete your pages by March 9, 2012!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
January 3, 2012
Block 1
Welcome back! We read Chapter 8 in The Outsiders, reviewed our vocab words (the same list we had the week before break...imploringly, indignant, etc.) and reviewed Chapter 8.2 in Social Studies. For tomorrow - complete questions 1, 2 and 4 on page 235.
Block 2
Welcome back! We read Chapter 8 in The Outsiders, reviewed our vocab words (the same list we had the week before break...imploringly, indignant, etc.)- test will be on Friday.
Block 3
Welcome back! We read Chapter 8 in The Outsiders, reviewed our vocab words (the same list we had the week before break...imploringly, indignant, etc.) and reviewed Chapter 8.2 in Social Studies. For tomorrow - complete questions 1, 2 and 4 on page 235.
Welcome back! We read Chapter 8 in The Outsiders, reviewed our vocab words (the same list we had the week before break...imploringly, indignant, etc.) and reviewed Chapter 8.2 in Social Studies. For tomorrow - complete questions 1, 2 and 4 on page 235.
Block 2
Welcome back! We read Chapter 8 in The Outsiders, reviewed our vocab words (the same list we had the week before break...imploringly, indignant, etc.)- test will be on Friday.
Block 3
Welcome back! We read Chapter 8 in The Outsiders, reviewed our vocab words (the same list we had the week before break...imploringly, indignant, etc.) and reviewed Chapter 8.2 in Social Studies. For tomorrow - complete questions 1, 2 and 4 on page 235.
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