December 16, 2011

All Classes! Have a wonderful Winter Break! See you in January! Remember to bring you JA Workbook to class on January 3 if you didn't turn it in today!
See you in 2012!

Mrs. H

December 13, 2011

Reminder - We (all my Social Studies classes plus those of you in Mr. Butler's class who are in choir) will be going on the JA Field Trip this Thursday, December 15. Remember to dress "business casual" - no jeans, yoga pants or shorts (tennis shoes are fine!) AND remember to bring your lunch or pre-order a lunch from the PLMS cafeteria.

Block 1
We went over our vocab definitions, read The Outsiders Chapter 6 and worked on our in class simulation for JA. The pages you should have completed in your JA book are listed on the white board. Please check your book to make sure all are completed!

Block 2 -
We went over our vocab definitions, and read The Outsiders Chapter 6.

Block 3
We went over our vocab definitions, read The Outsiders Chapter 6 and worked on our in class simulation for JA. The pages you should have completed in your JA book are listed on the white board. Please check your book to make sure all are completed!

December 12, 2011

All Classes -
Many of you will be out this week due to band, orchestra, choir and the JA field trips. Please check the website and the white board in the classroomm for help in keeping up with your assignments! Have a great week - their are lots of fun things going on!

Block I
We read Chapter 5 in The Outsiders, identified our new vocabulary words and began working on our last unit in our JA books. The JA field trip is scheduled for this Thursday - remember to bring your lunch or pre-order a school lunch!

Block 2
We read Chapter 5 in The Outsiders and identified our new vocabulary words.

Block 3
We read Chapter 5 in The Outsiders, identified our new vocabulary words and began working on our last unit in our JA books. The JA field trip is scheduled for this Thursday - remember to bring your lunch or pre-order a school lunch!

December 8, 2011

Block I
For tomorrow: your compare/contrast essay is due! Please bring it to class along with your rough draft and peer editing sheet. Also, you will have a vocab test tomorrow. Study tonight!For JA, record the closing prices of your stock tonight; we will share the results in class tomorrow.

Block 2
For tomorrow: your compare/contrast essay is due! Please bring it to class along with your rough draft and peer editing sheet. Also, you will have a vocab test tomorrow. Study tonight!

Block 3
For tomorrow: your compare/contrast essay is due! Please bring it to class along with your rough draft and peer editing sheet. Also, you will have a vocab test tomorrow over definitions and parts of speech. For JA - complete page 70 (Ramon)- bring any questions you have to class tomorrow. Also, record the stock closing prices today for your portfolios. Be prepared to share your results in class tomorrow.

December 6, 2011

ALL CLASSES!
For tomorrow - make sure your Compare/Contrast essays are ready for peer review!!

All Social Studies classes - please make sure you have completed all of the following pages in your JA book:
5,6,9,14,15,16,18,18,24,26,27,29,33,36,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,58! As we have completed many of these pages in class, if you have been absent, plese double check and make sure you have completed all of the listed pages!

December 1, 2011

Block 1
Study your vocab words and definitions for the test tomorrow; complete page 33 and 36 in your JA book for tomorrow.

Block 2
Study your vocab words and definitions for the test tomorrow.

Block 3
Study your vocab words and definitions for the test tomorrow; complete page 33 and 36 in your JA book for tomorrow.

November 30, 2011

Block 1
Complete your Social Studies homework for tomorrow (see yesterday's post for page numbers and details); finish page 29 in your JA book if you didn't complete it in class (use pages 30, 31 and 32 to help you with the risk benefit analysis); bring a flash drive tomorrow as we will be working on the Compare/Contrast essay.

Block 2
We will continue working on our Compare/Contrast essay tomorrow; bring a flash drive if you want to save it so you can work on it at home!

Block 3
Complete your Social Studies homework for tomorrow (see yesterday's post for page numbers and details); finish page 29 in your JA book if you didn't complete it in class (use pages 30, 31 and 32 to help you with the risk benefit analysis); bring a flash drive tomorrow as we will be working on the Compare/Contrast essay.

Block I
Social Studies homework: On page 227, define the following terms:
Suffrage; who could vote under the A/C?
Ratification; what does it mean and why did it take a long time to happen?
Land Ordinances of 1785 and 1787 –
Northwest Territory – Explain how new lands were brought into the Union

Examine the three documents on pages 228 and 229 and answer the two questions next to each doc.

These assignments will be due on Thursday, December 1, 2011.

For Language Arts, keep working on your Compare/Contrast essays - these will be peer edited next Wednesday...not tomorrow!

Block 2 -
We began reading The Outsiders in class, reader's theater style. We also worked in the lab on our Compare/Contrast essays. We have one more visit to the lab prior to peer editing next Wednesday.


Block 3 -
Social Studies homework: On page 227, define the following terms:
Suffrage; who could vote under the A/C?
Ratification; what does it mean and why did it take a long time to happen?
Land Ordinances of 1785 and 1787 –
Northwest Territory – Explain how new lands were brought into the Union

Also, examine the three documents on pages 228 and 229 and answer the two questions next to each doc.

These assignments will be due on Thursday, December 1.

We worked on our Compare/Contrast essays in the lab; choose which template you will be following by Thursday.

November 28, 2011

Block I
We began working on a Compare/Contrast essay - have your topics decided by tomorrow. We started reading The Outsiders; began studying Vocab Words List #11; and completed pages 14-20 in JA.

Block 2
We began working on a Compare/Contrast essay - have your topics decided by tomorrow.We will read Chapter 1 in The Outsiders tomorrow and continue defining the new vocab words for this week.

Block 3
We began working on a Compare/Contrast essay - have your topics decided by tomorrow. We started reading The Outsiders; began studying Vocab Words List #11; and completed pages 14-21 in JA.

November 23, 2011

Block I

We turned in Reading Logs after filling out Independent Reading Reflection sheets. You are now ready to begin reading pages for Trimester 2. You will have the same 1000 page requirement for Trimester 2. In Social Studies, we completed our first JA Lesson - we checked our math after filling out balance sheet -- finally agreed on the right answer!

Block 2

We turned in Reading Logs after filling out Independent Reading Reflection sheets. You are now ready to begin reading pages for Trimester 2. You will have the same 1000 page requirement for Trimester 2.

Block 3

We turned in Reading Logs after filling out Independent Reading Reflection sheets. You are now ready to begin reading pages for Trimester 2. You will have the same 1600 page requirement for Trimester 2.

We went over your answers to the JA lesson on balance sheets; we will learn about credit on Monday!

November 21, 2011

Block 1
Reading project presentations continued today; JA books were distributed and we took a pretest -- for tonight, read page 4 and complete page 5 on Financial Institutions.
Block 2
Reading project presentations continued today; make sure you have turned in The Light in the Forest, Chapter 16.

Block 3
Reading project presentations - completed today! JA books were distributed and we took a pre-test for financial literacy -- for tonight, read page 4 and complete page 5.

November 18, 2011

All classes - we shared our reading projects and read each other's Light in the Forest Chapter 16. Remember - Reading pages are due next Wednesday. Please turn them in by Tuesday if you will be gone on Wednesday.

Also, please make up any missing tests prior to the end of Tri 1 (November 28th!)

November 16, 2011

Block I
We turned in our Tri1 Reading Projects and worked on our final papers for Light in the Forest. Those papers are due this Friday, November 18.

Block 2 -
Debates with Mr. Butler today....

Block 3 -
We saved our Reading Projects electronically; visited the library; and presented our Tri 1 Reading projects to the class.

November 14, 2011

Block I
We took notes on 7.5 (Social Studies) and went over the study guide for tomorrow's Chapter 6-7 test. In Language Arts, we worked on our final paper for Light in the Forest (due Friday) and the Independent Reading projects (due Wednesday). Focus for today; imbeding text in a written paper; All reading pages are due NEXT Wednesday, November 23.

Block 2
In Language Arts, we worked on our final paper for Light in the Forest (due Friday) and the Independent Reading projects (due Wednesday). Focus for today; imbeding text in a written paper; All reading pages are due NEXT Wednesday, November 23.

Block 3
In Language Arts, we worked on our final paper for Light in the Forest (due Friday) and the Independent Reading projects (due Wednesday). Focus for today; imbeding text in a written paper; All reading pages are due NEXT Wednesday, November 23.

In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 7.5 and reviewed for the Chapter 6-7 tets tomorrow. There was also time for map completion.

November 10, 2011

Block I

We worked on our Revolutionary War Battle Maps - complete by Monday if you didn't finish in class. We took our Vocab Test, finished The Light in the Forest and received our final assignment/assessment for the book - write Chapter 16! Complete this assignment by Friday, November 18. This assignment can be found under the Files tab if you need another copy. Don't forget that your Reading Projects are due on Wednesday, November 16. The reading projects assignment can also be found under the files tab. Your reading logs/pages for Trimester 1 are due November 23.

Block 2 (3rd Period)

We took our Vocab Test, finished The Light in the Forest and received our final assignment/assessment for the book - write Chapter 16! This assignment can be found under the Files tab if you need another copy; it is due on Friday, November 18. Don't forget that your Reading Projects are now due on Friday, November 18. This due date was changed due to the debates you are doing in Mr.Butler's class. The reading projects assignment can also be found under the files tab. Your reading logs/pages for Trimester 1 are due November 23.

Block 3

We worked on our Revolutionary War Battle Maps - complete by Monday if you didn't finish in class. We took our Vocab Test, finished The Light in the Forest and received our final assignment/assessment for the book - write Chapter 16! Complete this assignment by Friday, November 18. This assignment can be found under the Files tab if you need another copy. Don't forget that your Reading Projects are due on Wednesday, November 16. The reading projects assignment can also be found under the files tab. Your reading logs/pages for Trimester 1 are due November 23.

October 9, 2011

Block I
For tonight: study for the Vocab test tomorrow; complete reading Chapters 13 and 14 in The Light in the Forest and answering the questions you received in class today; complete the following for Social Studies: Define Patriots and Loyalists; answer question #3 on page 193 using the information in Chapter 7.2 and answer questions 1,2, 3 and 4 on page 201.

Block 2
For tonight: study for the Vocab test tomorrow; complete reading Chapters 13 and 14 in The Light in the Forest and answering the questions you received in class today.

Block 3
For tonight: study for the Vocab test tomorrow; complete reading Chapters 13 and 14 in The Light in the Forest and answering the questions you received in class today; complete the following for Social Studies: Define Patriots and Loyalists; answer question #3 on page 193 using the information in Chapter 7.2 and answer questions 1,2, 3 and 4 on page 201.

November 8, 2011

Block I
We took a quiz over Chapter 11 in The Light in the Forest; we also worked on defining our vocab words and practicing those words in skits. For Social Studies, we compared and contrasted the strengths and weaknesses of the Colonists/British at the onset of the Rev. War. For tonight; Read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest.

Block 2
We took a quiz over Chapter 11 in The Light in the Forest; we also worked on defining our vocab words and practicing those words in skits. For tonight; Read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest.

Block 3
We took a quiz over Chapter 11 in The Light in the Forest; we also worked on defining our vocab words and practicing those words in skits. For tonight; Read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest.

In Social Studies, we created a weighted comparison chart looking at advantages and disadvantages held by the British/Colonists as the Revolutionary War began. We took notes on Chapter 7.4...

November 7, 2011

Block I
The Trimester 1 Reading Projects were passed out; see attached assignment under the files tab if you were absent or lost your assignment. These are due on November 16, 2011. Your reading logs are due on November 23, 2011. You can find a copy of the Reading Logs under the file tab if you need to print one from home or the library/lab.
We went over preliminary definitions for Vocab List #7 - the test this week will be on Thursday, due to the holiday on Friday. We will complete our definitions tomorrow.
Complete reading Chapter 11 in the Light in the Forest for tomorrow...

For Social Studies, we read a primary source document; The Declaration of Independence and conducted an analysis of what we read. Complete this for tomorrow if you didn't finish in class. We also looked at the results from the mock election we participated in last Wednesday.

Block 2 (Period 3)
The Trimester 1 Reading Projects were passed out; see attached assignment under the files tab if you were absent or lost your assignment. These are due on November 16, 2011. Your reading logs are due on November 23, 2011. You can find a copy of the Reading Logs under the file tab if you need to print one from home or the library/lab.
We went over preliminary definitions for Vocab List #7 - the test this week will be on Thursday, due to the holiday on Friday. We will complete our definitions tomorrow.
Complete reading Chapter 11 in the Light in the Forest for tomorrow...

Block 3

The Trimester 1 Reading Projects were passed out; see attached assignment under the files tab if you were absent or lost your assignment. If you want to design your own project, please complete the final page of the handout and have your idea initialized by me this week. These are due on November 16, 2011. Your reading logs are due on November 23, 2011. You can find a copy of the Reading Logs under the file tab if you need to print one from home or the library/lab.
We went over preliminary definitions for Vocab List #7 - the test this week will be on Thursday, due to the holiday on Friday. We will complete our definitions tomorrow.
Complete reading Chapter 11 in the Light in the Forest for tomorrow...

For Social Studies, we looked at the results from the mock election that you voted in last Wednesday. We took notes on Chapter 7.2 and analyzed the primary source document; The Declaration of Independence. Complete for tomorrow if you didn't finish today,

November 4, 2011

Block I
We took our vocab test, read Chapter 10 in THe Light in the Forest; turned in homework for 6.3 and 6.4, and took notes Chapter 7.1 for Social Studies. No weekend homework except for your independent reading!

Block II
We took our vocab test and read Chapter 10 in The Light in the Forest.

Block III
We took and corrected our vocab test, turned in Chapter 9 questions for Light in the Forest; turned in questions on Chapter 6.3-6.4 in our Social Studies book and took notes on 7.1 for Social Studies.

October 3, 2011

Block I
For tonight; Complete reading Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest and answer the questions on the green sheet; study for your vocab test; complete the questions on the handout for Social Studies (Chapter 6.3 and 6.4) and the questions on the Boston Massacre.

Block 2
For tonight; complete reading Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest and answer the questions on the green sheet; study for your vocab test;

Block 3
For tonight; Complete reading Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest and answer the questions on the green sheet; study for your vocab test; complete the questions on the handout for Social Studies (Chapter 6.3 and 6.4) and the questions on the Boston Massacre.

November 1, 2011

Block 1
We read Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest;complete Chapter 8 on your own and answer the questions you were given today by the beginning of class on Thursday.
We discussed and took notes on our vocab definitions for this week; please see me if you were absent!
For Social Studies, we completed recording 9 events relating to Colonial Unrest and analyzed the degree of unrest caused by each~

Block 2
We read Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest: complete Chapter 8 on your own and answer the questions you were given today by the beginning of class on Thursday.
We went over our vocab words for this week; you should have both definitions and page numbers written down so you can reference the words in the book.

Block 3
We worked on short response questions for Chapters 7&8 in The Light in the Forest;

October 31, 2011

Block 1
We read a short story from our Lit books: "The Monkey' Paw". We discussed superstitions and foreshadowing and practiced reading fluency.
We copied the new vocabulary list from the white board -- if you were absent, make sure to copy the list tomorrow. We defined the first five words and will go over those in class tomorrow.
For Social Studies, we collected data about 9 reasons for Colonial Unrest. Tomorrow we will determine which of those reasons were the most important.

Block 2
We read a short story from our Lit books: "The Monkey' Paw". We discussed superstitions and foreshadowing and practiced reading fluency.
We copied the new vocabulary list from the white board -- if you were absent, make sure to copy the list tomorrow. We defined the first five words and will go over those in class tomorrow.

Block 3
We read a short story from our Lit books: "The Monkey' Paw". We discussed superstitions and foreshadowing and practiced reading fluency.
We copied the new vocabulary list from the white board -- if you were absent, make sure to copy the list tomorrow. We defined the first five words and will go over those in class tomorrow.

In Social Studies, we analyzed reasons for colonial unrest and will categorize those reasons tomorrow, in order of intensity and relevance.

October 27, 2011

Block I
For tomorrow -- read Chapter 6 in Light in the Forest; study for your vocab test; complete your French/Indian War map; read Chapter 6.2 and be able to answer questions 1-4 on page 166.

Block 2
For tomorrow --- read Chapter 6 in Light in the Forest and study for your vocab test.

Block 3
For tomorrow --- read Chapter 6 in Light in the Forest; study for your vocab test; complete your French/Indian War map;read Chapter 6.2 and be able to answer questions 1-4 on page 166.

October 26, 2011

Block I
We created vocabulary skits, analyzed articles from UPFRONT magazine and discussed Chapter 4 in Light in the Forest. For tomorrow; complete Chapter 5 in Light in the Forest.

Block 2
We created vocabulary skits, analyzed articles from UPFRONT magazine and discussed Chapter 4 in Light in the Forest. For tomorrow; complete Chapter 5 in Light in the Forest.

Block 3
We created vocabulary skits and wrote sentences for each word, identifying parts of speech.We analyzed an article from UPFRONT magazine, looking at two sides of an issue. For tomorrow; complete Chapter 5 in Light in the Forest.

October 25, 2011

Block I
We had a quiz over Chapters 1-3/The Light in the Forest; we took notes on Chapter 5.5 and looked into the life of Ben Franklin. For tomorrow; complete the questions about BFranklin on page 145, complete the handout I gave you in class (I will give you the answers to Part 3!) and finish reading Chapter 4 in The Light in the Forest.

Block 2
We had a quiz over Chapters 1-3/The Light in the Forest; read Chapter 4 for tomorrow.

Block 3
We had a quiz over Chapters 1-3/The Light in the Forest; read Chapter 4 for Wednesday. In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 5.5. For tomorrow, read and complete the questions about BFranklin on page 145 and complete the handout I gave you in class (I will give you the answers to Part 3!).

October 24, 2011

Block I
For tonight - read Chapter 3 in The Light in the Forest; complete Social Studies questions 1-4 on page 139;

Block 2
Read Chapter 3 in The Light in the Forest;

Block 3
Read Chapter 3 in "The Light in the Forest" and complete the worksheet on "Main Idea" - remember page numbers for your supporting facts. For Social Studies, answer questions 1-4 on page 139 for tomorrow.

October 21, 2011

Block I
We completed a study guide for Chapter 5.3; if you were absent, make sure to pick one up on Monday.

Block 2
Counselor presentations today

Block 3
We took a pop quiz on Chapter 5.2 and completed a study sheet for Chapter 5.3.

October 20, 2011

Block I
We shared our memoirs today - thanks to all who broght treats to enjoy! It was defintely way better than Starbucks!
For Friday, please turn in your rough draft if you didn't turn it in today; complete your Social Studies homework - page 130, questions 1,2 and 3.
No vocab test tomorrow.
Block 2
We shared memoirs and treats today - thanks to those who brought in muffins! Please turn in your rough draft if you didn't turn it in today.No vocab test tomorrow.

Block 3
We shared memoirs today - thanks for all who brought in treats. For homework tonight - complete your reflection letters and your Social Studies homework - 1,2, and 3 on page 130. No vocab test due to counselor presentations during Language Arts.

October 19, 2011

Block I
Complete questions 3 and 4B on page 125 for Social Studies. For Language Arts, finish reading the first chapter in Light in the Forest(through page 8). Tomorrow, your final memoir is due! Bring snacks to share during our Memoir Reading Coffeehouse if you want!
Block II
We put together our Light in the Forest Jigsaw; for tomorrow, read The Light in the Forest Chapter 1! Also rememer that your memoirs are due tomorrow!

Block III
Homework for tonight: Complete editing your Memoir - it is due tomorrow. You may bring snacks to share with your class if you wish. Read Light in the Forest, Chapter 1 - Complete questions 3 and 4B on page 125 for tomorrow. Finally, don't forget that you your reflection letter from the Slave Ship simulation is due on Friday! See you tomorrow!

October 18, 2011

For all classes - Final memoirs are due THURSDAY. Please bring snacks to share while we have our reading/sharing time in class that day. We will be creating our own "Coffee Shop" in the classroom - with hot chocolate instead of coffee, of course!
Also, there will be NO VOCAB TEST this Friday - we will be having counselor presentations during Language Arts.

Block I
We reviewed our SlaveShip activity from Monday and read about the "Middle Passage". We completed an analysis grid and wrote a reflection about our experience. For Language Arts, we got back our edited memoirs, worked on corrections for our final (due this Thursday) and completed our group topics for Light in the Forest.

Block 2
We got back our edited memoirs, worked on corrections for our final (due this Thursday) and completed our group topics for Light in the Forest.

Block 3
We reviewed our SlaveShip activity from Monday and read about the "Middle Passage". We completed an analysis grid and began creating a letter written from the point of view of a captured slave. The letters will be due on Friday. For Language Arts, we got back our edited memoirs, worked on corrections for our final (due this Thursday) and completed our group topics for Light in the Forest.

October 14, 2011

Block I
Peer editing day for our rough drafts! I will look them over and have them back to you by Tuesday. We will have one more visit to the lab; final memoirs will be turned in on Thursday. Think about what you would like to bring to our "Memoir Reading Party!"

For Social Studies, we read a current event on product packaging and analyzed what we read with our table groups.

Block 2
Peer editing day for our rough drafts! I will look them over and have them back to you by Tuesday. We will have one more visit to the lab; final memoirs will be turned in on Thursday. Think about what you would like to bring to our "Memoir Reading Party!"

Block 3
Peer editing day for our rough drafts! I will look them over and have them back to you by Tuesday. We will have one more visit to the lab; final memoirs will be turned in on Thursday. Think about what you would like to bring to our "Memoir Reading Party!"

Social Studies - We read an article from "Upfront" magazine on the "End of Slavery". We will go over a set of analytical questions concerning that article in class on Monday.

October 12, 2011

Block I
We worked on our memoirs - the rough drafts will be due at the beginning of class on Friday - we will peer edit during class on Friday. Your vocab test will also be this Friday.
For Social Studies, please review the words/terms and your completed maps for the test tomorrow!

Block 2
We worked on our memoirs - peer editing is scheduled for Friday - make sure you have a copy of your memoir printed and ready to go by then! Your vocab test will also be this Friday.

Block 3
We worked on our memoirs - the rough drafts will be due at the beginning of class on Friday - we will peer edit during class on Friday. Your vocab test will also be this Friday.
For Social Studies, please review the words/terms and your completed maps for the test tomorrow!

October 11, 2011

Block I
We reviewed what we know about the 13 colonies, turned in our grids and maps and began working on the Chapter Review for Chapter 4 (page 116) "Identifying People" and "Understanding Main Ideas". We will review tomorrow; quiz on Chapter 4 on Thursday.
For LA - we worked in the Computer Lab on our Memoir rough drafts. We will peer edit in class on Thursday or Friday - decision will be made tomorrow!

Block 2
we worked in the Computer Lab on our Memoir rough drafts. We will peer edit in class on Thursday or Friday - decision will be made tomorrow after our lab time. Focus today - how to write dialogue!

Block 3
For LA - we worked in the Computer Lab on our Memoir rough drafts. We will peer edit in class on Thursday or Friday - decision will be made tomorrow!

For Social Studies, we reviewed what we know about the 13 colonies, turned in our grids and maps and began working on the Chapter Review for Chapter 4 (page 116) "Identifying People", "Understanding Main Ideas". We will review tomorrow; quiz on Chapter 4 on Thursday.

October 6, 2011

For All Classes! No vocab test tomorrow! The test has been postponed until next Friday due to the All School Write today!

Block I
We analyzed a short memoir from our Lit Book (Jalepenos, Anyone?) and then began working on the chronologies for own memoirs. Please complete the left hand side of the chronology brainstorm for tomorrow. Make sure you have a general idea of what will come in the beginning, middle, end and resolution.

FOr Social Studies, please complete your Colonial News Sheet by tomorrow! This assignment is also posted under the files tab if you need another copy.

Block 2
We analyzed a short memoir from our Lit Book (Jalepenos, Anyone?) and then began working on the chronologies for own memoirs. Please complete the left hand side of the chronology brainstorm for tomorrow. I have attached a file if you need another copy. Make sure you have a general idea of what will come in the beginning, middle, end and resolution.


Block 3
We analyzed a short memoir from our Lit Book (Jalepenos, Anyone?) and then began working on the chronologies for own memoirs. Please complete the left hand side of the chronology brainstorm for tomorrow. We will work on the questions section with a partner in class. Make sure you have a general idea of what will come in the beginning, middle, end and resolution.
For Social Studies, please complete your Colonial News Sheet by tomorrow! This assignment is also posted under the files tab if you need another copy.

October 4, 2011

POLITICAL CARTOONS DUE TOMORROW FOR ALL SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSES! YOU MAY SEE THE ASSIGNMENT UNDER THE 'FILES' TAB ON MY WEBSITE - YOU WILL NEED TO TURN IN YOUR BRAINSTORM SHEET (SECOND PAGE OF THE ASSIGNMENT HANDOUT) AND YOUR POLITICAL CARTOON TOMORROW.

Block I
We performed our dialogue, shapshot and thoughtshot skits! Great job! We brainstormed ideas for our memoirs and discussed what memoir is after viewing a ppt. Finally, we reviewed four of our vocab words for this week; withered, retorted, varmit, sassed and plumb. We will define the remaining three tomorrow.

For Social Studies, we took notes on the Lives of the Colonists, using cards in class. We received our next assignment - creating a Colonial Newsheet, which will be due on Friday, October 7.
Remember your polical cartoon is due tomorrow!

Block 2

We performed our dialogue skits, watching for snapshots, thoughtshots and mood in each presentation. Great job, kids! After watching a ppt presentation, we discussed the definitions of our new words; withered, retorted, varmit, sassed and plumb. We will define the remaining three words tomorrow.

Block 3

We performed our dialogue, shapshot and thoughtshot skits! Great job! We discussed what we had experienced and the importance of descriptions and thought shots to make dialogue come alive. We brainstormed ideas for our memoirs and discussed what memoir is after viewing a ppt.

For Social Studies, we took notes on the Lives of the Colonists, using cards in class. We received our next assignment - creating a Colonial Newsheet, which will be due on Friday, October 7.
Remember your polical cartoon is due tomorrow! Please complete both the worksheet and the cartoon and paragraph for full points on this assignment.

October 3, 2011

Block I
New vocab words today from our new novel, The Light in the Forest -- vocab test will be on Friday of this week. We will define the words tomorrow in class. We worked on group scripts for our scenes using dialogue; be ready to present them in class tomorrow. For Social Studies, we took notes on Colonial Life - we will complete the notes tomorrow and begin an assignment using those notes.

Block 2
We wrote our dialogue scripts today - presentations are tomorrow. There will be five minutes in class to prepare for your dialogue skits. Be ready! We also received our new vocabulary words from our new novel, The Light in the Forest

Block 3
New vocab words; we will work on defining them and identifying part of speech in class tomorrow. Vocab test will be Friday. We worked on group scripts for our scenes using dialogue; be ready to present them in class tomorrow. For Social Studies, we took notes on Colonial Life - we will complete the notes tomorrow and begin an assignment using those notes.

September 30, 2011

Block I

Vocab Test today! We shared and turned in our "favorite places" descriptions and began working on dialogues/scenes. We will complete those in class on Monday and present them in class on Tuesday. In Social Studies, we learned about the the impact of the Pilgrims on North America and got our political cartoon assignments - the cartoons are due on Wednesday.

Block 2

Vocab test today, followed by sharing our "favorite places" paragraphs. We began working on dialogues/scenes. We will complete those in class on Monday and present them in class on Tuesday.

Block 3

Vocab Test today! We shared and turned in our "favorite places" descriptions and began working on dialogues/scenes. We will complete those in class on Monday and present them in class on Tuesday. In Social Studies, we learned about the the impact of the Mayflower Compact on North America and got our political cartoon assignments - the cartoons are due on Wednesday. Be creative and thoughtful!

September 29, 2011

Block I

Homework: Pick a place you know well and one you care about; describe it using the smallest of snapshots. Try to "paint a picture" that allows us to sense the mood of the place. Include sights, sounds and smells to make it come alive. This should be about 5-7 sentences long
Vocab Test tomorrow so study the ten words (page 119 in your Lit Book).
Social Studies - Complete the summary about Bacon's Rebellion on page 97 and answer question 3 - also on page 97.

Block 2

Homework: Pick a place you know well and one you care about; describe it using the smallest of snapshots. Try to "paint a picture" that allows us to sense the mood of the place. Include sights, sounds and smells to make it come alive. This should be about 5-7 sentences long
Vocab Test tomorrow so study the ten words (page 119 in your Lit Book).

Block 3

Homework: Pick a place you know well and one you care about; describe it using the smallest of snapshots. Try to "paint a picture" that allows us to sense the mood of the place. Include sights, sounds and smells to make it come alive. This should be about 5-7 sentences long
Vocab Test tomorrow so study the ten words (page 119 in your Lit Book).

Social Studies -
For Social Studies, summarize Bacon's Rebellion in your own words and answer questions #3 and #4 on page 97.

September 28, 2011

Block I
Great political cartoons today! Also, help me remember to give you all popcorn passes on Friday!
We completed analyzing conflict resolution in the short story, "The Great Rat Hunt". We reviewed writing techniques for describing characters; HOMEWORK - Write three character "sketches" for three people or animals you know well. Stay away from physical descriptions, but try to describe who these people or animals are. Use about 3-4 good sentences per person. We will share these in class tomorrow. For Social Studies, we shared our political cartoons in our table groups, then shared one from each group with the class. Focus; symbolism, inference; exaaggeration; point of view.

Block 2
We completed analyzing conflict resolution in the short story, "The Great Rat Hunt". We reviewed writing techniques for describing characters; HOMEWORK - Write three character "sketches" for three people or animals you know well. Stay away from physical descriptions, but try to describe who these people or animals are. Use about 3-4 good sentences per person. We will share these in class tomorrow.

Block 3
Great political cartoons today! Also, help me remember to give you all popcorn passes on Friday!
We completed analyzing conflict resolution in the short story, "The Great Rat Hunt". We reviewed writing techniques for describing characters; HOMEWORK - Write three character "sketches" for three people or animals you know well. Stay away from physical descriptions, but try to describe who these people or animals are. Use about 3-4 good sentences per person. We will share these in class tomorrow. For Social Studies, we shared our political cartoons in our table groups, then shared one from each group with the class. Focus; symbolism, inference; exaaggeration; point of view.

September 27, 2011

Block I
We read "The Great Rat Hunt" in our LitBooks and worked at identifying two different conflicts and their resolutions. We will finish this with our partners tomorrow in class. We reviewed our political cartoon assignment for tomorrow - be ready to share your cartoon and insights with the class! Finally, we took a practice assessment to "assess" our notetaking and retention skills. Homework: Political Cartoons!

Block II
We read "The Great Rat Hunt" in our LitBooks and worked at identifying two different conflicts and their resolutions. We will finish this with our partners tomorrow in class.

Block III
We read "The Great Rat Hunt" in our LitBooks and worked at identifying two different conflicts and their resolutions. We will finish this with our partners tomorrow in class. We reviewed our political cartoon assignment for tomorrow - be ready to share your cartoon and insights with the class! Finally, we took a practice assessment to "assess" our notetaking and retention skills. Homework: Political Cartoons!

September 26, 2011

Block I

Amazing 100% in Hawaiian wear achieved! You guys looked great! Thanks C. for your help with the props!!

We read our independent choice books in class - make sure you are filling out your reading logs. We discussed our 10 new vocab words (page 119 in our lit books- test Friday) and practiced using context clues to identify the meanings. For social Studies, political cartoons were analyzed in class; find our own cartoons to analyze and bring them in, along with the completed questions, to share in class on Wednesday. For tomorrow complete outlining Chapter 3.4 in Cornell format.

Block 2

We defined our new vocab words and created mimes for some. See page 119 in your LitBooks for a list of the words. We thought about times we have been scared in preparation for reading tomorrow.

Block 3

We identified new vocab words(see page 119 in your lit books)and created short skits for all but two. We did some preliminary activities to prepare for reading a memoir tomorrow; bring the lists you generated in your table group with you to class tomorrow if you didn't already turn them in. We discussed political cartoons, took a short survey of our previous knowledge and analyzed some in class. For Wednesday, find a political cartoon of your own and complete the questions. For tonight; outline Chapter 3.4 in your Social Studies book using Cornell style notes. Please include at least two graphics or key words for each starred section.

September 23, 2011

Block I
We took our vocab test and corrected it in class; we practiced our writing skills with partners, showing instead of telling about a choice a three sentences. In Social Studies, we completed our survey of US History up through the defeat of the Spanish Armada. No weekend homework, unless you still need to select an independent reading book!

Block 2
We took our vocab test and corrected it in class; we practiced our writing skills with partners, showing instead of telling about a choice a three sentences. No weekend homework, unless you still need to select an independent reading book!

Block 3
We took our vocab test and corrected it in class; we discussed part of speech and took a preliminary test to see how we could do. We practiced our writing skills with partners, showing instead of telling about a choice a three sentences. In Social Studies, we completed our survey of US History up through the defeat of the Spanish Armada. No weekend homework, unless you still need to select an independent reading book!

September 22, 2011

Block I
We reviewed our vocab words by writing sentences at our table groups. Test tomorrow! You will be inserting your vocab words into sentences and identifying parts of speech for the test. We also began our Memoir Unit. We practiced writing with elaboration and showing instead of telling what happened in a scene.In Social Studies, we learned about the Spanish Conquistadores - homework for tonight is to answer question #3 on page 77 and question #3 on page 89.

Block 2
We reviewed our vocab words by writing sentences in our table groups. There will be a test tomorrow!You will be inserting your vocab words into sentences and identifying parts of speech for the test.We also began our Memoir Unit. We practiced writing with elaboration and showing instead of telling what happened in a scene.

Block 3
We reviewed our lesson on probability (the Monty Hall problem in our Lit.Book), discussed the art of elaboration in writing and began our Empires in America unit in for Social Studies. Homework - Study and prepare for your vocab test tomorrow;for Social Studies, on page 71, take the explorers names in question #2 from Ponce de Leon to the end and use them to complete the chart in question #3. On page 77, answer questions 3,4 and 5. Due tomorrow!

September 20, 2011

Block I
We took our Unit I Social Studies test today - tomorrow we begin Unit 2. In Language Arts, we went over our new vocab words (page 683 in your Lit.Books) and analyzed the use of a graphic aid in reading about the Monty Hall question.

Block II
We wrote sentences for our weekly vocab words - find them on page 683 in your lit books if you missed writing them in class on Monday. We also went over the use of a graphic aid while we read a story about the Monty Hall question - page 693 in your lit books.

Block III
We took our Unit I Social Studies test; in Language Arts, we went over our new vocab words and read a selection with the use of a graphic aid.

September 19, 2011

Block I

We reviewed the story we read on Friday (The Lady or the Tiger?” on page 684) from the Lit Book. If you didn’t finish the story on Friday, please complete! When finished, we discussed question #4 on page 692 and determined how we think the story ended. After we have discussed this we then came up with our own answer to question #9 – Literary Criticism on a sheet of paper.
When finished, we wrote down the vocabulary in – context words on page 683 and found the definitions. These can be found on the right side of the story.
Period 2 – Social Studies –
Reminder: we will have an open note test tomorrow. We read and discussed the information on pages 52 and 53 about the NW Passage, answered the questions for Identifying People and Ideas on page 54 and the six questions under Understanding Main Ideas on page 54. Finish completing #3 ON PAGE 49 – DUE TOMORROW!

Block 2 –

We reviewed the story we read on Friday (The Lady or the Tiger?” on page 684) from the Lit Book. If you didn’t finish the story on Friday, please complete! When finished, we discussed question #4 on page 692 and determined how we think the story ended. After we have discussed this we then came up with our own answer to question #9 – Literary Criticism on a sheet of paper.
When finished, we wrote down the vocabulary in – context words on page 683 and found the definitions. These can be found on the right side of the story.

Block 3

Period 4 -
We reviewed the story we read on Friday (The Lady or the Tiger?” on page 684) from the Lit Book. If you didn’t finish the story on Friday, please complete! When finished, we discussed question #4 on page 692 and determined how we think the story ended. After we have discussed this we then came up with our own answer to question #9 – Literary Criticism on a sheet of paper.
When finished, we wrote down the vocabulary in – context words on page 683 and found the definitions. These can be found on the right side of the story.
Period 6 – Social Studies –
Reminder: we will have an open note test tomorrow. We read and discussed the information on pages 52 and 53 about the NW Passage, answered the questions for Identifying People and Ideas on page 54 and the six questions under Understanding Main Ideas on page 54. Finish completing #3 ON PAGE 49 – DUE TOMORROW!

September 16, 2011

Block 1–

We took our first vocab test and corrected it in class. We are beginning a new story today in our Lit Books. . We discussed in our table groups: How do you make decisions? Create a list in your table groups and then discuss as a group.
Starting on page 684 we read The Lady or the Tiger (out loud)
Period 2 – Social StudiesIn table groups, we read Chapter 2.3 in Social Studies and took Cornell notes. We discussed the need to include at least two memory triggers, questions or summary words in the left hand column for each gold starred section. You each need to complete your own notes, but you may help each other while working on them. When finished, begin working on question #3 on page 49. This will be due on Tuesday before your test.

Block 2

We took our first vocab test and corrected them in class. We are beginning a new story today in our Lit Books. . We discussed in our table groups: How do you make decisions? Create a list in your table groups and then discuss as a group.
Starting on page 684 we read The Lady or the Tiger (out loud)

Block 3 -

We took our first vocab test and corrected it in class. We are beginning a new story today in our Lit Books. We discussed in our table groups: How do you make decisions? Create a list in your table groups and then discuss as a group.
Starting on page 684 we read The Lady or the Tiger (out loud)
Social StudiesIn table groups, we read Chapter 2.3 in Social Studies and took Cornell notes. We discussed the need to include at least two memory triggers, questions or summary words in the left hand column for each gold starred section. You each need to complete your own notes, but you may help each other while working on them. When finished, begin working on question #3 on page 49. This will be due on Tuesday before your test.

September 15, 2011

Block 1
We finished reading the Ransom of Redchief from page 54 to the end. We answered questions 1,2, 5 and 6. We also reviewed for our vocab test tomorrow. For Social Studies, we explored the idea of the Columbian Exchange - We analyzed maps about the Columbian Exchange and answered the Geo Skills questions on pages 57 (1-5), 58 (1-3) and 59 (1 and 2)

Block 2
We finished reading the Ransom of Redchief from page 54 to the end. We answered questions 1,2, 5 and 6. We also reviewed for our vocab test tomorrow.

Block 3
We finished reading the Ransom of Redchief from page 54 to the end. We answered questions 1,2, 5 and 6. We also reviewed for our vocab test tomorrow.
For Social Studies, we explored the idea of the Columbian Exchange - We answered the question about the Columbian Exchange (#3.a) on page 53, plus Geo Skills questions on pages 57 (1-5), 58 (1-3) and 59 (1 and 2).

September 14, 2011

Block I
We nearly completed the Ransom of Red Chief; we will finish in class tomorrow. We also took notes on Chistopher Columbus from a ppt. Please see attached in the files if you were absent.

Block 2
We began reading and nearly completed the "Ransom of Red Chief". We will finish in class tomorrow.

Block 3
We completed reading "The Ransom of Red Chief" - we will analyze the story in class tomorrow. We also completed taking notes on a ppt on Columbus - see attached in the files section if you were absent. Homework for tomorrow: Answer questions 4 a. and b. on page 43.

September 13, 2011

For all Social Studies Classes -- please look under the Files Tab for your on line Social Studies book access!

Block I
We receieved our first list of vocab words - see page 47 in your lit book. Our first vocab quiz will be on Friday - definitions only! We began reading "Ransom of Redchief". Also,we started Chapter 2 in our Social Studies book - homework for tonight; answer questions 1,2 and 3 on page 37.

Block 2
We receieved our first list of vocab words - see page 47 in your lit book. Our first vocab quiz will be on Friday - definitions only!

Block 3
We receieved our first list of vocab words - see page 47 in your lit book. Our first vocab quiz will be on Friday - definitions only! We began reading "Ransom of Redchief". Following a comprehension quiz,

we started Chapter 2 in our Social Studies book - homework for tonight; answer questions 1,2 and 3 on page 37.

September 12, 2011

Social Studies Classes - Try these log in codes for your on line text book! They should work! Let me know tomorrow!
Go to the website; http://hrw.com
User name hendersonl1
Password b4p3m

Block I -
We read and analyzed an article from "Upfront" magazine discussing our personal liberties. We then continued our history blitz, finishing Chapter 1. Homework for tonight is to answer the following questions on page 28; Understanding Main Ideas - answer the questions for Sections 2, 3 and 4. Thinking Critically - Answer only questions #3. These will be due tomorrow.

Block 2
We read a non-fiction article (from Upfront magazine) and analyzed it with a partner for both factual and implied information. We discussed our findings in class.

Block 3
We read and analyzed articles from "Upfront" magazine discussing our personal liberties. We then continued our history blitz, finishing Chapter 1 and reviewing history up to the 1400's, or the end of Chapter 1. Homework for tonight is to answer the following questions on page 28; Understanding Main Ideas - answer the questions for Sections 2, 3 and 4. Thinking Critically - Answer only questions #3. These will be due tomorrow. Please answer these on a separate sheet of paper from your Cornell Notes.

September 9, 2011

Block 1
We took our test over the states and geological features/landforms today. We continued our unit on plot and story development by reading a short story in our lit books and graphing the plot development. Additionaly, we continued with our blitz through history, working our way through the middle ages.

Block 2
We discussed plot and conflict in literature; we wrote short stories demonstratin conflic, climax and resolution; very creative! We also discussed internal and external conflict.

Block 3
We took our test over the states and landforms; shared our short stories and discussed plot and conflict. We analyzed each other's writings to determine where the conflict occured, how it was resolved and whether it was internal or external in nature.

For Social Studies, we learned about taking Cornell Notes; practiced with information on the Vikings and began our survey of the Middle Ages.

September 8, 2011

Block I
We began our independent choice reading in Language Arts - make sure to have your reading logs filled out with author information and a parent signature prior to beginning your books! We discussed elements of plot and wrote our own short stories; if you missed class today, the prompt was "Sam and Jordan, two 14 year old boys, decided to go bowling on." We then introduced a conflict, a climax and a resolution to that conflict. We shared stories with each other when finished.

Block 2
We finished our timeline presentations; visited the library and discussed the elements of plot in stories from Dr. Seuss to our current novels. We discussed the question: Do all stories contain conflict?

Block 3
We completed our time line sharing, reviewed what will be on the Social Studies test tomorrow (the states and landforms on your study guide), and began learing how to take Cornell notes. We talked about stages of plot and will write a paragraph for tomorrow. Here is the plan. Mrs. H gave us an exposition (background story) for our paragraph. Jason and Sam were at home with nothing to do. Sam's older brother was teasing them and his parent's were watching a PBS documentary on TV. Suddenly, Sam decided that he wanted to go BOWLING!

What you do: Pick up the story where I ended it - you don't have to repeat what I said. Decide on a conflict and introduce obstacles that make the conflic more complicated. Next, write a climax, the turning opint in the story and moment of greatest suspense. Finally, explain the falling action, where you reveal the outcome of the story's climax. This should show how the characters resolve the conflict.

Do not write more than a page - double space if you decide to type! This should not be a long story!

September 7, 2011

Block I
We shared our personal timelines today. For tomorrow - I will collect the Social Studies assignment on Native American Cultural Groups. Remember: the map quiz on landforms and states will be this Friday!

Block 2
We shared our personal timelines today.

Block 3
We shared our Personal Timelines today - remember: quiz this Friday on landforms and states!

September 6, 2011

Block I
Timelines are due tomorrow! We will be sharing them in class. Also, if you didn't finish the Native American Cultural groups activity, please bring completed assignment with you tomorrow. I have posted the ppt for the assignment under the files tab. Also, please remember to bring your ASB card for the libary tomorrow.

Block 2
Timelines due tomorrow - also, don't forget your independent reading book, or your ASB card so you can select one from the library tomorrow.

Block 3
We completed our analysis of Native American Culture groups and began reviewing European history up to the time of the Spanish conquistadores. Yes...we are on our way to American History! Be prepared with your timelines tomorrow, as well as your Independent Reading books and ASB cards for our library visit.

September 2, 2011

ALL CLASSES! TIMELINES ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH! INDEPENDENT READING STARTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6! PLEASE BRING YOUR INDEPENDENT CHOICE BOOK TO CLASS TUESDAY TO REGISTER THEM WITH ME.

Block I
We spent time in the Computer Lab working on writing our paragraphs for the personal timeline assignment. We also began our first Social Studies unit, American Beginnings, looking at Native American Cultural Groups. Due to the assembly, we will revisit this topic on Tuesday.

Block 2
We spent time in the Computer Lab working on writing our paragraphs for the personal timeline assignment.All students received a Personal Timeline Scoring rubric - these are also available on my website.

Block 3
We worked on writing paragraphs in the Computer Lab - remember, a minimum of 4-5 sentences for our personal paragraphs and 2-3 for the historical paragraphs - and those paragraphs should be polished! In Social Studies, we learned about the origins of native population groups in North and South America, and finished with an analysis of Native American Cultural groups.

September 1

Block I

We received a Timeline Planning Sheet and discussed the requirements for that assibnment; all timelines are due on Wednesday, September 7th. We wrote a page about what we know about US History. Mrs. Henderson will save these papers and we will get them back in June to see what we learned this year. We checked out our Social Studies textbooks and began working on identifying states and geographic features. There will be a test next Friday (September 9). Finally, we listened to a short story in class, then analyzed it in our small groups. We discussed context clues and foreshadowing.

Block 2
We received a Timeline Planning Sheet and discussed the requirements for that assibnment; all timelines are due on Wednesday, September 7th. We listened to a short story in class, then analyzed it in our small groups. We discussed context clues and foreshadowing.

Block 3
We received a Timeline Planning Sheet and discussed the requirements for that assibnment; all timelines are due on Wednesday, September 7th. We wrote a page about what we know about US History. Mrs. Henderson will save these papers and we will get them back in June to see what we learned this year. We checked out our Social Studies textbooks and began working on identifying states and geographic features. There will be a test next Friday (September 9). We listened to a short story in class, then analyzed it in our small groups. We discussed context clues and foreshadowing.

August 31, 2011

Block I
Lots of book keeping items today - make sure to have your parents sign your planner agreement papers and return them to me either tomorrow or Friday. All of you should also have returned your signed Locker Agreement.

Today, we discussed the Independent Choice Reading program; you have the handouts and logs. You may download and print any additional copies that you need from my website. We examined our personality types as related to our learning styles and discussed ways our personalities might impact our classroom success.

Block 2
Today, we discussed the Independent Choice Reading program; you have the handouts and logs. You may download and print any additional copies that you need from my website. We examined our personality types as related to our learning styles and discussed ways our personalities might impact our classroom success.

Block 3
Today, we discussed the Independent Choice Reading program; you have the handouts and logs. You may download and print any additional copies that you need from my website. We examined our personality types as related to our learning styles and discussed ways our personalities might impact our classroom success.

August 30, 2011

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year! I am so excited to be your teacher and look forward to a busy, productive and wonderful 8th grade year. Please take a moment and browse through the "Files" tab - you should find e-versions of all of your handouts. I will also be posting powerpoint presentations and other important documents that you will need during the school year. Your first assignment is to read through the syllabus and parent letter, detach the signature section at the bottom of the parent letter and bring it with you to class by Friday. You will also find contact information for me and a copy of your second assignment, The Personal Timeline. I will also be posting a September Calendar with major assignment due dates and class activities by Friday.

Let me know if you have any problems accessing this information! I look forward to a wonderful 8th grade year with all of you!

Mrs. Henderson

June 15, 2011

To all my students!
Thanks for a wonderful year! You are a very special class and I will look forward to watching your progress next year at Skyline High School! Have a wonderful summer!
Mrs. Henderson

June 8, 2011

All reading logs should be turned in today! Also, if you have not turned in your Lit. Book, please turn it in tomorrow to avoid a fine! You will not have received a fine slip, but your name will be on the fine LIST! Please check to make sure that you have turned in your books!

June 7, 2011

Block I
Great job with your Future Projects! For tomorrow - Reading Logs are due. There are logs on this website under the files tab -- you can print extras from there if you need to do so.

We will finish up our "Prove it in 5" book projects tomorrow!

Period 3
For tomorrow - Reading Logs are due. There are logs on this website under the files tab -- you can print extras from there if you need to do so. We will begin our "Prove it in 5" book projects tomorrow!

Block II
Good work with those Future Projects! For tomorrow - Reading Logs are due. There are logs on this website under the files tab -- you can print extras from there if you need to do so.

We will finish up our "Prove it in 5" book projects tomorrow!

June 3, 2011

All Classes! All Social Studies books and Literature Books are due Monday!

Block IFinal reading projects - Prove it in 5 minutes! -- due Friday, June 3rd - We will continue with this on Monday!
Final reading pages for Trimester 3 are duen on Wednesday, June 8th
Future projects - due Tuesday, June 7th.

Period 3
Final reading projects - Prove it in 5 minutes! -- due Monday, June 6th
Final reading pages for Trimester 3 are duen on Wednesday, June 8th

Block II
Final reading projects - Prove it in 5 minutes! -- due Friday, June 3rd
Final reading pages for Trimester 3 are duen on Wednesday, June 8th
Future projects - due Tuesday, June 7th.

June 2, 2011

All Classes - Your text books are will be turned in on Monday, June 6th! Have your Lit books and Social Studies books ready to turn in at that time!

Block I
Final reading projects - Prove it in 5 minutes! -- due Friday, June 3rd
Final reading pages for Trimester 3 are duen on Wednesday, June 8th
Future projects - due Tuesday, June 7th.

Period 3
Final reading projects - Prove it in 5 minutes! -- due Monday, June 6th
Final reading pages for Trimester 3 are duen on Wednesday, June 8th

Block II
Final reading projects - Prove it in 5 minutes! -- due Friday, June 3rd
Final reading pages for Trimester 3 are duen on Wednesday, June 8th
Future projects - due Tuesday, June 7th.

May 31, 2011

Block I
We presented our CBAs and went over requirements for our future projects (due next Tuesday, June 7th and our final reading projects (due Friday, June 3rd).

Period 3
We presented our persuasive essays. Your final reading projects are due beginning next Monday, June 6th.

Block II
We presented our CBAs and went over requirements for our future projects (due next Tuesday, June 7th and our final reading projects (due Friday, June 3rd).

May 26, 2011

Block I
For tomorrow - CBA presentations!

Period 3 -
For tomorrow - Persuasive Presentations!

Block 2 -
For tomorrow - CBA Presentations!

May 25, 2011

All Classes!
Your presentations will begin on Friday, May 27 - this is a change from the previous due date of Thursday, May 26th!

May 24, 2011

Block I
We completed our Civil War Unit test today (Chapters 19-20); CBA presentations begin on Thursday of this week. There will be lab time tomorrow to prepare.

Period 3
We prepared for our Persuasive Presentations today - they will begin in class on Thursday!

Block II
We completed our Civil War Unit test today (Chapters 19-20) in spite of the fire drill! CBA presentations begin on Friday of this week -- a change due to the busyness of this week! There will be lab time tomorrow to prepare.

May 23, 2011

Block I -
Social Studies test over Chapters 19 and 20 tomorrow! Complete the questions that were assigned Friday (For Social Studies;complete the Understanding People and Ideas and the Understanding Main Ideas questions on pages 608 and 644 by Tuesday). You may also prepare one notecard to use during the test tomorrow.
Your CBA Presentations are due this Thursday; you will have some lab time to prepare tomorrow and Wednesday.

Period 3
Your Persuasive Presentations are due Thursday. You will have some lab time to prepare tomorrow and Wednesday.

Block II
Social Studies test over Chapters 19 and 20 tomorrow! Complete the questions that were assigned Friday (For Social Studies;complete the Understanding People and Ideas and the Understanding Main Ideas questions on pages 608 and 644 by Tuesday).
Your CBA Presentations are due this Thursday; you will have some lab time to prepare tomorrow and Wednesday.

May 20, 2011

Block I
We turned in our CBAs today and began working on our presentations - those will begin next Thursday!
For Social Studies;complete the Understanding People and Ideas and the Understanding Main Ideas questions on pages 608 and 644 by Tuesday. We will plan to have our Social Studies test on Chapters 20-21 next Tuesday, May 24th.

Period 3
We turned in Persuasive Essays and began working on our presentations - those will be due next Thursday, May 26th.

Block II
We turned in our CBAs today and began working on our presentations - those will begin next Thursday!
For Social Studies;complete the Understanding People and Ideas and the Understanding Main Ideas questions on pages 608 and 644 by Tuesday. We will plan to have our Social Studies test on Chapters 20-21 next Tuesday, May 24th.

May 17, 2011

Block I
Homework for tomorrow: answer questions 1,2 and 3 on page 632 - (add the 13th Amendment to questions #1); also explain why Andrew Johnson was tried/impeached but not convicted. Also - if you are NOT coming to Survivor Night, please complete the alternate asssignment by tomorrow.


Period 3 -
We worked on peer editing our persuasive essays - the final drafts are due this Friday! Also - if you are NOT coming to Survivor Night, please complete the alternate asssignment by tomorrow.


Block II
For tonight: come to Survivor Night OR complete the alternate assignment for tonight. For THURSDAY, complete the definitions (Questions 1 and 2 on page 638)in your Social Studies book. Your CBA written final is due on Friday with your peer revision and rough draft attached!

May 16, 2011

Block I
We coompleted our LitCircle power points and questions; for Social Studies, please answer questions 1,2,3 and 4 on page 625 for tomorrow.

Period 3
We coompleted our LitCircle power points and questions. If you have not turned in your Persuasive Essay rough draft, please complete and turn in by tomorrow!

Block II
We coompleted our LitCircle power points and questions. For Social Studies, we took notes on Reconstruction and answered the following questions: 1. Give a brief description of the 15th Amendment; 2. Explain why President Johnson was nearly impeached; answer questions 1(add the 13th amendment), 2 and 3 on page 632.

May 11, 2011

Block I
We completed viewing "Glory" and completed filling out our video guides and reflections. We analyzed the "Gettysburg Address" and discussed why that speech is so important.

Period 3
We worked in the lab on MLA formatting and imbedding facts in our essays. Paragraphs 5 and 6 are due tomorrow, with peer revision scheduled for Friday.

Block II
We wrote reflections on the movie, Glory; due tomorrow - the reflection, if you didn't finish in class, and questions 1,2,3 and 4 on page 605 in your Social Studies book. Also, complete paragraphs 5 and 6 and bring your sources with you to the lab tomorrow. Our focus will be MLA formatting and in-text parenthetical citations.

May 10, 2011

Block I
We discussed Col. Shaw's leadership during the assault on Fort Wagner; for tomorrow, complete questions 1,2,and 4 on page 599 in your Social Studies book.

In Language Arts, your next two paragraphs for your CBA are due on Thursday - a printed copy of your rough draft is due in class on Friday for peer revision.

Period 3
We met with our LitCircles today and worked on Character Analysis. Keep up with your assigned reading pages for your lit circle groups. Tomorrow, we have lab time; the next two paragraphs are due on Thursday - a printed copy of your rough draft is due in class on Friday for peer revision.

Block II
We discussed Col. Shaw's leadership during the assault on Fort Wagner;we also met with our LitCircle groups during 6th period. Your next two paragraphs for your CBA are due on Thursday - a printed copy of your rough draft is due in class on Friday for peer revision.

May 9. 2011

Block I
We read Chapter 19.4 in our Lit.Book and discussed key words in the Civil War Unit. We nearly completed watching GLORY and will finish it tomorrow.
In LA, we turned in our paragraphs 3 and 4 for our CBAs and worked on the last two paragraphs in the computer lab. Rough drafts are due Friday; we will peer edit in class. Final drafts are due May 20th!

Period 3
We turned in paragraphs 3 and 4 for our Persuasive Essays. Rough drafts are due on Friday! We will peer edit in class. Remember; complete your reading for your LitCircle books for tomorrow. We have two more LitCircle meetings until we finish the unit!

Block II
We read Chapter 19.4 in our Lit.Book and discussed key words in the Civil War Unit. We nearly completed watching GLORY and will finish it tomorrow. For tomorrow: answer questions 1-5 on page 599. For question #5, row 1 will respond regarding the draft laws; row 2 to the role of African Americans and row 3 to the role of women in the Civil War.
In LA, we turned in our paragraphs 3 and 4 for our CBAs and worked on the last two paragraphs in the computer lab. Rough drafts are due Friday; we will peer edit in class. Final drafts are due May 20th!

May 6, 2011

Block I
We watched the next segment of Glory and filled out our video guides. In Language Arts, we worked on our CBAs in the lab. Paragraphs 3 and 4 are due on Monday!

Period 3
Lab time for your persuasive essays. Paragraphs 3 and 4 are due on Monday!

Block II
We watched the next segment of Glory and filled out our video guides. In Language Arts, we worked on our CBAs in the lab. Paragraphs 3 and 4 are due on Monday!

May 5, 2011

Block I
We watched "Glory" and filled out our video guides; also, we met with our LitCircle groups and discussed "Theme" as related to our various novels.

Period 3
Work time in the lab - you should have your first two paragraphs completed! If you were gone for choir/orchestra, I will check yours off tomorrow!

Block II
We watched "Glory" and filled out our video guides; also, we met with our LitCircle groups and discussed "Theme" as related to our various novels. Paragraphs 3 and 4 for your CBA are due Monday, May 9, 2011.

May 3, 2011

Block I
We participated in our LitCircles and wrote one pagers about theme. In Social Studies, we worked in the lab on our first two paragraphs - they are due tomorrow!

Period 3
We participated in our LitCircles and wrote one pagers about theme.We also worked for a short time in the lab on the first two paragraphs for the persuasive essay assignment. They are due on Thursday (Friday for musicians who were in Disney).

Block II
We participated in our LitCircles and wrote one pagers about theme. In Social Studies, we worked in the lab on our first two paragraphs - they are due tomorrow!

May 2, 2011

Block I
Complete the following definitions for tomorrow;
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
David Farragut
John C. Pemberton
Ulysses S. Grant
The Siege of Vicksburg
Complete handout on the Siege of Vickburg

Make sure you have read the reading pages for your LitCircle books; bring your flash drives for your CBA if needed!

Period 3
First two paragraphs for your CBA are due on Thursday! We will have lab time Wednesday for writing help.

Block II
We watched a ppt on Civil War Technology.
Complete the following definitions and assignments for Wednesday - use your index to find the names!Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
David Farragut
John C. Pemberton
Ulysses S. Grant
The Siege of Vicksburg
Complete handout on the Siege of Vickburg
Complete questions 1&2 on page 599
The first two paragraphs of your CBA are due on Wednesday: their will be lab time for writing tomorrow!

April 29, 2011

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

March 30, 2011

Block IWe finished reading Tom Sawyer! Unit Focus questions due at the beginning of class tomorrow; our scored discussions will begin tomorrow as well! We also voted for our Lit. Circle books!

In Social Studies, we reviewed for our Westward Expansion test - you may prepare a notecard to use while taking the test. No books, papers or anything else...just the note card!

Period 3
Almost finished Tom Sawyer --- we got Tom and Becky out of the cave and found out what happened to Injun Joe.... Unit Focus questions are due on Friday -- scored discussions will also begin on Friday and continue until the Monday following Spring Break. We also voted today for our Lit Circle books.

Block II
We voted for our Lit Circle books today and worked on our review for our Westward Expansion Unit test. Due tomorrow; UFQ's for Tom Sawyer and our first scored discussions...

March 29th, 2011

Block I
We read through Chapter 34 in Tom Sawyer; we discussed melodrama and plot lines completed so far. We will finish the novel tomorrow. Unit Focus Questions are due on Thursday.

For Social Studies, we turned in page 521 (1-5); we turned in our Westward Expansion projects and discussed the "big questions". We will review the unit tomorrow and have our test on Thursday.

Period 3
Work day for Tom Sawyer Unit Focus questions; our questions are due Friday. We will finish the novel tomorrow and have Thursday as an in class work day prior to our scored discussion on Friday and Monday (after break!)

Block II
We turned in Westward Expansion; shared our historical fiction quotes with our small groups and discussed things we had learned. Unit review tomorrow; test Thursday.

We complete Tom Sawyer; discussed melodrama and reviewed our Unit Focus Questions;Unit Focus Questions are due on Thursday; scored discussion Thursday and Friday of this week.

March 28th, 2011

Block I
Westward Expansion is due tomorrow; also, complete page 521 questions 1-5 if you have not finished them yet.

We read through Chapter 32 in Tom Sawyer - we will read Chapter 33 to the end tomorrow! Unit Focus Questions are due on Thursday; our scored discussion will also take place then.

Period 3
We read through Chpater 31 in Tom Sawyer - Great job! We have changed the due date for our Unit Focus Questions to Friday - our scored discussions will take place on Friday and Monday.

Block II
Westward Expansion is due tomorrow!

We turned in Social Studies questions 1-5 (page 519); read Tom Sawyer through Chapter and discussed our Unit Focus Questions. Those questions are due on Thursday!

March 25, 2011

Block I
We took Vocab Test #4, read Tom Sawyer Chapters 31 and 32; learned about steam power and watched a demonstration of a small steam engine; worked on our Westward Expansion projects.Complete questions 1-5 on page 519 in your Social Studies books for Monday
Upcoming due dates: Westward Expansion project (85 points) due Tuesday, March 29th; Tom Sawyer UFQ's due Thursday, March 31st.

Period 3
We toom a vocab test, read Tom Sawyer Chapters 27-30; discussed our Unit Focus questions.

Block 2
We took Vocab Test #4, read Chapters 32 and 33 in Tom Sawyer; watched a demonstration of steam power; worked in the computer lab for one period on westward expansion summaries/analysis. Complete questions 1-5 on page 519 in your Social Studies books for Monday!

March 24, 2011

Block I
We read Chapters 28-30 in Tom Sawyer; watched a power point on the Industrial Revolution and worked on questions 1-3 on page 419 in our Social Studies books. The questions are due tomorrow. Also...vocab test #4 is also tomorrow! The words can be found in the post for Monday of this week, if you forgot to take them home with you!

Period 3
We discussed independent reading for Tri3 - we will keep the 1000 page requirement as in previous trimesters. We read Chapters 24, 25 and most of 26 in Tom Sawyer. Please complete chapter 26 tonight. There is a vocab test tomorrow...the words are found in Period 1 post for Monday of this week if you need a reminder.

Block II
We read Tom Sawyer Chapters 30 and 31 - watched a ppt on Manifest Destiny and worked on the questions on page 419 that are due tomorrow.
Remember; vocab test tomorrow;

March 23, 2011

Block I
We read Tom Sawyer Chapters 26 and 27; reviewed our vocab words for the test on Friday and discussed our Unit Focus Questions for Tom Sawyer. In Social Studies, we brainstormed about mass production and the Industrial Revolution. Questions 1-4 on page 419 are due on Thursday.

Period 3
We read Tom Sawyer Chapter 23, created Vocab Skits (see Monday's post/Period 1 for a list of the words) and had a fire drill!

Block II
We read Tom Sawyer Chapter 28 and 29; reviewed our vocab words for the quiz on Friday and took notes on a powerpoint on the Industrial Revolution! Questions 1-4 on page 419 are due on Thursday.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Block I
We read Tom Sawyer Chapters 25, 26 and half of Chapter 27 in class. We will finish Chapter 27 and 28 in class tomorrow. We also worked in the lab on our westward expansion maps and summaries. Due dates: Vocab Test - Friday, March 25th, Westward Expansion Map - Due Tuesday, March 29th; Tom Sawyer UFQ's due on Thursday, March 31st; Scored discussion for Tom Sawyer will be March 31st and April 1st.

Period 3
We completed our tech essay presentations and read Chapters 21 and part of 22 in class. For tomorrow, finish Chapter 23 and be prepared to explain the prank the occured! Upcoming due dates: Vocab Test - Friday, March 25th; Tom Sawyer UFQ's due on Thursday, March 31st; Scored discussion for Tom Sawyer will be March 31st and April 1st.

Block II
For tomorrow - read Chapter 27 in Tom Sawyer; Upcoming due dates: Vocab Test - Friday, March 25th; Tom Sawyer UFQ's due on Thursday, March 31st; Scored discussion for Tom Sawyer will be March 31st and April 1st. In Social Studies, we worked on our Westward Expansion maps/summaries - Westward Expansion is due on Tuesday, March 29th.

March 21, 2011

Block I
HW for Tuesday:
Complete pg 369 on the Missouri Compromise; write each of your vocab words in a complete sentence: here are the words!
Auspicious; conflagration; foliage; furtive; hilarity; infallible; prodigy; subterranean


Period 3
We will finish up our tech essay presentations tomorrow; be ready to go if you are presenting!

Block II -
We read Tom Sawyer Chapters 23 and 24 - finish Chapter 25 on your own! UFQ's are due next Thursday, March 31st; our scored discussions will take place Thursday and Friday, the 31st and 1st.

For Social Studies; complete questions 1-3 on page 373. We will have one period tomorrow to work on Westward Expansion summaries/analysis.

March 17, 2011

Block I
Create a four panel comic showing the prank revealed in Chapter 22 of Tom Sawyer. For Social Studies, complete questions 1-4 on page 367 for Monday.

Period 3
We nearly completed tech presentations today; we will finish Monday as we will be listening to your new Skyline counselors during 3rd period tomorrow.

Block 2 - Presentations are nearly complete! For Social Studies, complete questions 1-4 on page 367 for Friday.

March 16, 2011

Block I
We continued with our technical essay presentations and working on our Westward Expansion project maps.

Period 3
We continued with our technical essay presentations....

Block 2
We continued with our tech.essay presentations; read Chapter 22 in Tom Sawyer and worked on our Westward Expansion map projects. For tomorrow; create a cartoon explaining the practical joke the students played on Mr. Dobbins.

March 15, 2011

Block I
We watched 5 more technical presentations; read Tom Sawyer Chapters 20 and 21; worked on our Westward Expansion maps and discussed the final due date for that project (March 29th)

Period 3
We continued with our Technical Essay presentations; we read Chapter 19 in Tom Sawyer...finish Chapter 19 and 20 for tomorrow. We also realized that our Vocab Test will have to be postponed until next Tuesday, due to the fact that we will not have class on Friday (during 3rd period all 8th graders will be listening to the counselors from Skyline and receiving high school registration informtion).

Block 2
We continued with our Technical essay presentations; we read Chapter 21 in Tom Sawyer and reviewed our vocab words; we worked on our Westward Expansion maps in class. For tomorrow:

March 14, 2011

Block I
We presented our technical essays; read Chapter 19 in Tom Sawyer;turned in our Social Studies questions (Page 384 - 1-4) and worked on our Westward Expansion project in the computer lab.

Period 3
We presented our technical essays; for tomorrow, please read Chapter 19 in Tom Sawyer.

Block II
We presented our tech essays; read Chapter 20 in Tom Sawyer and reviewed the format for our Unit Focus Questions (UFQ/s). We turned in q's 1-3 on page 355 and 4(b) in our Social Studies book; we worked in the lab on our Westward Expansion projects.