1. MUG Shot Quiz #9 - Don't forget all we've said about pronouns, their antecedents, and agreement.
2. Reading Workshop - The quarter is close to ending - don't forget to get your Critical Reading Logs in!
3. Miracle Worker
*1/2 hours - finish Act III
*conflicts list - internal, external, resolutions
*Character Traits diagram - purple handout - We'll do a diagram about Annie together as a large group and then divide into small groups and complete diagrams on the other four main characters: Helen, Kate, Captain Keller, James.
ASSIGNMENT: 1/2 hours - Do question #2 at the bottom of the Act III worksheet; finish crossword puzzle
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Thursday, April 23
1. MUG Shot Sentence #45
2. Vocabulary Quiz
3. Reading Workshop
4. Miracle Worker
*Act II, Scene 8
*Conflicts - from Act II Worksheet
*Act III Predictions
*Begin Act III video
2. Vocabulary Quiz
3. Reading Workshop
4. Miracle Worker
*Act II, Scene 8
*Conflicts - from Act II Worksheet
*Act III Predictions
*Begin Act III video
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Wednesday, April 23
1. MUG Shot Sentence #44
2. Vocabulary - We'll correct the worksheet assigned for today and put some of your sentences on the board.
3. Reading Workshop
4. The Miracle Worker
*Finish watching Act II
*Read/act out scenes that were left out of the movie
*In small groups, we'll do the "What Would the Character Be?" page in your purple handouts about the play. You probably won't have time to finish this today, so we'll finish and share the results tomorrow.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Quiz over Week 11; Act II worksheet
2. Vocabulary - We'll correct the worksheet assigned for today and put some of your sentences on the board.
3. Reading Workshop
4. The Miracle Worker
*Finish watching Act II
*Read/act out scenes that were left out of the movie
*In small groups, we'll do the "What Would the Character Be?" page in your purple handouts about the play. You probably won't have time to finish this today, so we'll finish and share the results tomorrow.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Quiz over Week 11; Act II worksheet
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Monday, April 21
1. MUG Shot Sentence #42
2. Vocabulary List #11 - We'll do the pictures and go over the definitions and the parts of speech.
3. Reading Workshop
4. Miracle Worker
*We're going to look at a scene in Act I that the movie version left out. It's when the Kellers are getting ready for Annie's arrival. It tells us a lot about the family and how they view Helen.
*In your packet of assignments, on the second page is a paper with a drawing of a scale on it. In groups, you are going to weigh the pros and cons of keeping Helen at home or of having her institutionalized. Then, we'll compile all the reasons for both on the board and see what your opinion is.
ASSIGNMENT: Make flashcards for Vocabulary Week 11 words; read "Darkness at Noon" and complete the worksheet. The drawing on the worksheet must be in color!!
EXTRA Credit: If you're interested in doing an extra credit project for this unit, see me for a list of ideas. They will be due on Monday, May 5.
2. Vocabulary List #11 - We'll do the pictures and go over the definitions and the parts of speech.
3. Reading Workshop
4. Miracle Worker
*We're going to look at a scene in Act I that the movie version left out. It's when the Kellers are getting ready for Annie's arrival. It tells us a lot about the family and how they view Helen.
*In your packet of assignments, on the second page is a paper with a drawing of a scale on it. In groups, you are going to weigh the pros and cons of keeping Helen at home or of having her institutionalized. Then, we'll compile all the reasons for both on the board and see what your opinion is.
ASSIGNMENT: Make flashcards for Vocabulary Week 11 words; read "Darkness at Noon" and complete the worksheet. The drawing on the worksheet must be in color!!
EXTRA Credit: If you're interested in doing an extra credit project for this unit, see me for a list of ideas. They will be due on Monday, May 5.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Wednesday, April 16
SHORTENED PERIODS FOR EARLY OUT TODAY!
1. MUG Shot #40 - 4 corrections:
The clavicle, or collarbone, is the most frequently broken bone in the body. Because they're a relatively thin bone, and often involved in shoulder injuries.
2. Vocabulary - We'll check flashcards and review words.
3. Reading Workshop
4. The Miracle Worker
-First, we'll finish drawing the notes on Helen Keller, Annie Sullivan, and the play.
-After that, we'll go over the questions you did for today and look at a stage diagram for
the play.
ASSIGNMENT: MUG Shot Quiz, Vocabulary Worksheet Week 10
The clavicle, or collarbone, is the most frequently broken bone in the body. Because they're a relatively thin bone, and often involved in shoulder injuries.
2. Vocabulary - We'll check flashcards and review words.
3. Reading Workshop
4. The Miracle Worker
-First, we'll finish drawing the notes on Helen Keller, Annie Sullivan, and the play.
-After that, we'll go over the questions you did for today and look at a stage diagram for
the play.
ASSIGNMENT: MUG Shot Quiz, Vocabulary Worksheet Week 10
Tuesday, April 15
1. MUG Shot Sentence # 38 - 8 corrections
Its not a question of who's water balloon it is, its the mere fact that someone left their water balloon on the seat of my chair said Ramon.
2. Vocabulary Words for Week 10: validate, synthesis, dominion, ruthless, quell, robust, plaintive, acculturate, indigenous, traverse
3. Reading Workshop
4. Opinion Survey - Numbers are posted around the room. As I read a statement from the survey, you go and stand under the name of the rating you gave it. Be prepared to give your reason for the rating you used.
5. "Notes" - We'll start a set of notes about the characters in The Miracle Worker. We won't get these finished today. You'll be taking notes with pictures instead of words.
ASSIGNMENT: Make flashcards for the vocabulary words; read 626-630 - "Elements of Drama" - in your textbook and answer the questions handed out in class. Do these on a separate sheet of paper as you will be handing them in.
Its not a question of who's water balloon it is, its the mere fact that someone left their water balloon on the seat of my chair said Ramon.
2. Vocabulary Words for Week 10: validate, synthesis, dominion, ruthless, quell, robust, plaintive, acculturate, indigenous, traverse
3. Reading Workshop
New Unit: The Miracle Worker/Drama
4. Opinion Survey - Numbers are posted around the room. As I read a statement from the survey, you go and stand under the name of the rating you gave it. Be prepared to give your reason for the rating you used.
5. "Notes" - We'll start a set of notes about the characters in The Miracle Worker. We won't get these finished today. You'll be taking notes with pictures instead of words.
ASSIGNMENT: Make flashcards for the vocabulary words; read 626-630 - "Elements of Drama" - in your textbook and answer the questions handed out in class. Do these on a separate sheet of paper as you will be handing them in.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Monday, April 14
1. Short Story Unit Test - We won't plan anything else for today. You will have all of both class periods to work. Here are the directions - you already have a copy of the questions.
Directions:
Directions:
1. Choose any three of the following questions to answer.
2. Write a rough draft on your own paper.
3. Be sure each answer begins with a topic sentence, includes details (events, quotations) from the stories we read, and ends with a closing sentence. Don’t forget to indent.
4. Your answers should each be 6-10 sentences in length.
5. Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! I will answer your questions; I will not DO it for you! I will only read to the fourth mechanical error in each answer; after that your choice is to come in on your own time and re-do them or to take a zero.
6. You may use your Writers INC books, a dictionary, and the story spreadsheet if it is completely filled out; you may ask questions.
7. Write a final, very-best-that-you-can-do copy on theme paper. Use blue or black ink ONLY and write on ONLY one side of the paper. Staple your final draft and hand it in. Be sure your name is on it!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Friday, March 14
1. MUG Shot Sentence #22
2. Vocabulary - We'll review this week's roads
3. Reading - don't forget the end of the semester is coming!
4. Paragraphs - Hand in the paragraph about a member of your family that you wrote for today. Before you do that, be sure it has a title! Staple to the back of your final draft the pink half sheet of paper with the two versions you did in class on Thursday.
5. Short Story Unit - We'll begin a new unit today on short stories.
*First, you'll listen to a "chalk talk" about the stories we'll be reading so you can make a choice about which one you want to work on for you project for this unit.
*After that, working in small groups, we'll go through and review a list of literary terms. If there's time today, then we'll go over them together.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Worksheet for Week 7 is due Monday; in the "Assignment" section of your notebook, make a list of 10 actions that would make you call someone your enemy. After you make your list, then number them from 1-10, with 1 being the worst thing anyone could do to you.
2. Vocabulary - We'll review this week's roads
3. Reading - don't forget the end of the semester is coming!
4. Paragraphs - Hand in the paragraph about a member of your family that you wrote for today. Before you do that, be sure it has a title! Staple to the back of your final draft the pink half sheet of paper with the two versions you did in class on Thursday.
5. Short Story Unit - We'll begin a new unit today on short stories.
*First, you'll listen to a "chalk talk" about the stories we'll be reading so you can make a choice about which one you want to work on for you project for this unit.
*After that, working in small groups, we'll go through and review a list of literary terms. If there's time today, then we'll go over them together.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Worksheet for Week 7 is due Monday; in the "Assignment" section of your notebook, make a list of 10 actions that would make you call someone your enemy. After you make your list, then number them from 1-10, with 1 being the worst thing anyone could do to you.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
EXTRA CREDIT
Use the following as the beginning of a story:
The dead tree stood silhouetted against the setting sun. Two figures approached, shuffling along the dusty road.
Finish the story. You should:
*include conversation between the two characters. Their conversation should reveal who they are, where they've been, why they're there, and where they're going
*use correctly at least 10 of our vocabulary words (underline them in your story)
*be sure your story has a beginning, a middle, and an end
*give your story a title
*either write it legibly in ink on theme paper (one side only) or type it
*include the signatures of at least five people who have read it
Your story should be a minimum of one typed page. It can be as much longer as you wish. This is due no later than Wednesday, March 26.
The dead tree stood silhouetted against the setting sun. Two figures approached, shuffling along the dusty road.
Finish the story. You should:
*include conversation between the two characters. Their conversation should reveal who they are, where they've been, why they're there, and where they're going
*use correctly at least 10 of our vocabulary words (underline them in your story)
*be sure your story has a beginning, a middle, and an end
*give your story a title
*either write it legibly in ink on theme paper (one side only) or type it
*include the signatures of at least five people who have read it
Your story should be a minimum of one typed page. It can be as much longer as you wish. This is due no later than Wednesday, March 26.
Thursday, March 13
1. MUG Shot Sentence #21 (
2. Vocabulary - We'll check flashcards for Week 7 and review the new words.
3. Reading Time - Since the quarter ends on March 28, all of your reading will be due March 26.
4. Paragraph - For today, you filled out the blueprint sheet for a paragraph about your favorite relative. Today we'll:
*Write your rough draft.
*List all of the sentences on the pink handout you'll get in class.
*Cut the sentences apart and play with them until you find another arrangement you like.
*Write the second version on the BACK of the first version.
*Have at least five different people read both versions and sign the one they like best.
*Discuss how your "voting" came out.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Worksheet #7, a final version of your paragraph either done in ink on theme paper or typed
2. Vocabulary - We'll check flashcards for Week 7 and review the new words.
3. Reading Time - Since the quarter ends on March 28, all of your reading will be due March 26.
4. Paragraph - For today, you filled out the blueprint sheet for a paragraph about your favorite relative. Today we'll:
*Write your rough draft.
*List all of the sentences on the pink handout you'll get in class.
*Cut the sentences apart and play with them until you find another arrangement you like.
*Write the second version on the BACK of the first version.
*Have at least five different people read both versions and sign the one they like best.
*Discuss how your "voting" came out.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Worksheet #7, a final version of your paragraph either done in ink on theme paper or typed
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Monday, March 10
1. MUG Shot Sentence #20 (7 corrections)-
The sun was just slipping below the horizon when aunt Nakki who had ridden her camel from the sultry south. Arrived at our camp near Siwa egypt.
2. Vocabulary - First we'll go over your Worksheet for Week 6, and then we'll review all the words from Weeks 4, 5, and 6.
3. Reading
4. Author Books - Today during second hour we'll be using the laptops in the library to work on your books. Remember, they're due today unless you and your partner fill out one of the purple memo sheets. In the memo sheet you must: 1) explain why your book won't be done today; 2) outline your plan for finishing it on your own; 3) give the date you will have it done and turned in. You will not lose credit if you stick to the deadline you set yourself. If you turn it in after that date, you will get half credit.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary test over Weeks 4, 5, and 6.
The sun was just slipping below the horizon when aunt Nakki who had ridden her camel from the sultry south. Arrived at our camp near Siwa egypt.
2. Vocabulary - First we'll go over your Worksheet for Week 6, and then we'll review all the words from Weeks 4, 5, and 6.
3. Reading
4. Author Books - Today during second hour we'll be using the laptops in the library to work on your books. Remember, they're due today unless you and your partner fill out one of the purple memo sheets. In the memo sheet you must: 1) explain why your book won't be done today; 2) outline your plan for finishing it on your own; 3) give the date you will have it done and turned in. You will not lose credit if you stick to the deadline you set yourself. If you turn it in after that date, you will get half credit.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary test over Weeks 4, 5, and 6.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Thursday, March 6
1. MUG Shot Sentence #19 - 11 corrections
In 1963 African-american leader Martin Luther King jr said I have a dream...that my four little children will oen day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin. But by the content of their character.
2. Vocabulary - We'll review this week's words...and the parts of speech. We'll also watch a segment of Grammar Rock - the segment about nouns.
3. Reading - Since we've been in the PC lab this week, we haven't taken a lot of time for our reading, so today we'll spend some extra time.
4. Topic Sentences & Paragraphs:
a. Read a paragraph about alligators and divide it into paragraphs. Explain why you made the choices you did.
b. Answer the questions "What is a paragraph? What is a topic sentence?" We'll write a formula for a topic sentence.
c. We'll look at some sentences and decide whether or not they fit the formula.
d. On the pink handout we're using, there's a sheet listing some traits about a dog. We're going to "design" a class pet and then, as a large group, write a topic sentence and then a paragraph describing it.
ASSIGNMENT: For Tuesday (Monday we'll be back on the computers), you are going to follow the same procedure we used for writing the paragraph about the dog to do a paragraph about your favorite relative. The relative must be human! Sorry, you can't use your pet. Use the pink handout sheet I give you and write the completed paragraph in the section on the top half of the sheet, and then list each individual sentence in the section at the bottom. DO NOT USE THE BACK SIDE OF THE SHEET. IF YOU RUN OUT OF ROOM, USE ANOTHER SHEET OF PAPER!! describing it.
In 1963 African-american leader Martin Luther King jr said I have a dream...that my four little children will oen day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin. But by the content of their character.
2. Vocabulary - We'll review this week's words...and the parts of speech. We'll also watch a segment of Grammar Rock - the segment about nouns.
3. Reading - Since we've been in the PC lab this week, we haven't taken a lot of time for our reading, so today we'll spend some extra time.
4. Topic Sentences & Paragraphs:
a. Read a paragraph about alligators and divide it into paragraphs. Explain why you made the choices you did.
b. Answer the questions "What is a paragraph? What is a topic sentence?" We'll write a formula for a topic sentence.
c. We'll look at some sentences and decide whether or not they fit the formula.
d. On the pink handout we're using, there's a sheet listing some traits about a dog. We're going to "design" a class pet and then, as a large group, write a topic sentence and then a paragraph describing it.
ASSIGNMENT: For Tuesday (Monday we'll be back on the computers), you are going to follow the same procedure we used for writing the paragraph about the dog to do a paragraph about your favorite relative. The relative must be human! Sorry, you can't use your pet. Use the pink handout sheet I give you and write the completed paragraph in the section on the top half of the sheet, and then list each individual sentence in the section at the bottom. DO NOT USE THE BACK SIDE OF THE SHEET. IF YOU RUN OUT OF ROOM, USE ANOTHER SHEET OF PAPER!! describing it.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Tuesday, March 4
We will follow the schedule posted for yesterday, March 3. If school is delayed, we will make some adjustments for the shortened periods.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Monday, March 3
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, March 4, and Thursday, March 6, from 4-7. Mrs. Belden will only be at conferences on Tuesday.
1. MUG Shot Sentence #18 (12 corrections):
In his book "things fall apart." Chinua achebe relates the story of a beautiful fascination african culture that has all but dissapeared. (WI 581)
2. Vocabulary Words for Week 6: We'll draw pictures and write definitions
cognomen, agnostic, doctrinaire, indoctrinate, incognito, orthodox, paradox, docile, doctrine, diagnose
3. Reading Workshop: Work on your reading and reading logs.
4. Author Books: We'll go to the PC lab and you and your partner can start putting the information from your Author Profile into your book. In the PC lab, we'll look first at Microsoft Publisher and how to use it (remember, there are directions on the back of your blue instruction sheet). After that, you'll have the rest of the hour to work. Your books must be printed in color and handed in by the end of the day Thursday.
ASSIGNMENT: Flashcards for vocabulary words for Week 6
1. MUG Shot Sentence #18 (12 corrections):
In his book "things fall apart." Chinua achebe relates the story of a beautiful fascination african culture that has all but dissapeared. (WI 581)
2. Vocabulary Words for Week 6: We'll draw pictures and write definitions
cognomen, agnostic, doctrinaire, indoctrinate, incognito, orthodox, paradox, docile, doctrine, diagnose
3. Reading Workshop: Work on your reading and reading logs.
4. Author Books: We'll go to the PC lab and you and your partner can start putting the information from your Author Profile into your book. In the PC lab, we'll look first at Microsoft Publisher and how to use it (remember, there are directions on the back of your blue instruction sheet). After that, you'll have the rest of the hour to work. Your books must be printed in color and handed in by the end of the day Thursday.
ASSIGNMENT: Flashcards for vocabulary words for Week 6
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Friday, February 29
HAPPY LEAP YEAR!!
These plans are subject to change if school is delayed!
1. MUG Shot Sentence # 17 (9 corrections)
The first five books of the hebrew bible or the torah. Contane the laws of judaism and the early history of the jewish people.
2. Vocabulary - review Week 5; 7/8th Hours: correct worksheet & review; Quiz over Week 5 words.
3. Reading Workshop - Silent reading time, time to work on reading logs
4. Author Books - We'll spend the rest of today looking for information about your author in the
electronic data bases and looking for web sites with information. You will have to turn in a written evaluation (CARRDSS) of any web site you decide to use. At the end of the hour, your Author Profile should be completed and turned in, along with your list of sources, and your web site evaluations. Today we'll be using the mobile laptop lab in the library, and Mrs. Loughren will go over with you the guidelines for using these computers. You and your book partner will need just one laptop.
These plans are subject to change if school is delayed!
1. MUG Shot Sentence # 17 (9 corrections)
The first five books of the hebrew bible or the torah. Contane the laws of judaism and the early history of the jewish people.
2. Vocabulary - review Week 5; 7/8th Hours: correct worksheet & review; Quiz over Week 5 words.
3. Reading Workshop - Silent reading time, time to work on reading logs
4. Author Books - We'll spend the rest of today looking for information about your author in the
electronic data bases and looking for web sites with information. You will have to turn in a written evaluation (CARRDSS) of any web site you decide to use. At the end of the hour, your Author Profile should be completed and turned in, along with your list of sources, and your web site evaluations. Today we'll be using the mobile laptop lab in the library, and Mrs. Loughren will go over with you the guidelines for using these computers. You and your book partner will need just one laptop.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Thursday, February 28
1. MUG Shot - We'll go over the quiz you took yesterday and then do sentence #16.
2. Vocabulary -Correct the worksheet that's due today and put some of your sentences on the board. 7/8th Hours - We'll go over the stories behind the other half of the words.
3. Reading Workshop
4. 1/2 Hours - First, we'll review CARRDSS, and then we'll go to the PC lab and look at some web sites and evaluate them according to the criteria you learned. 7/8th Hours - You'll take notes on evaluating web sites using CARRDSS. We'll do this in the classroom.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Quiz 5; Tomorrow will be a work day on your author books. We'll work in the library, where we'll go over the procedures for using the mobile laptop lab, and then you and your partner will research your author using the data bases and web sites. You will have to justify the reliability of any web site you use for information.
2. Vocabulary -Correct the worksheet that's due today and put some of your sentences on the board. 7/8th Hours - We'll go over the stories behind the other half of the words.
3. Reading Workshop
4. 1/2 Hours - First, we'll review CARRDSS, and then we'll go to the PC lab and look at some web sites and evaluate them according to the criteria you learned. 7/8th Hours - You'll take notes on evaluating web sites using CARRDSS. We'll do this in the classroom.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Quiz 5; Tomorrow will be a work day on your author books. We'll work in the library, where we'll go over the procedures for using the mobile laptop lab, and then you and your partner will research your author using the data bases and web sites. You will have to justify the reliability of any web site you use for information.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Wednesday, February 27
Subject to change if school is delayed!!
1. 1/2 Hours - MUG Shot Quiz #3; 7/8 Hours - First we'll do MUG Shot sentence #15, and then we'll take the quiz.
2. Reading Workshop - Silent reading time until quizzes are all handed in.
3. Vocabulary Week 5 - Check flashcards and review words. 7/8 Hours - we'll go over the first five words in more detail.
4. Both sections - review yesterday's notes (1/2 - evaluating web sites; 7/8 electronic data bases).
5. PC Lab - Complete a scavenger hunt using the data bases: EBSCO, World Book Online, Accuweather, AP Archives. You will find several specific items in each data base and have me initial your sheet when you find it.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Worksheet Week 5
EXTRA CREDIT: Make a poster illustrating/explaining on of the following: the ten categories of the Dewey Decimal System, any of the electronic data bases, the criteria for evaluating web sites (CARRDSS). This should be done neatly and according to the standards you learned in science last semester. It must be in color. See me if you need drawing paper - this must be bigger than a sheet of printer paper!! These are due March 5, one week from today.
1. 1/2 Hours - MUG Shot Quiz #3; 7/8 Hours - First we'll do MUG Shot sentence #15, and then we'll take the quiz.
2. Reading Workshop - Silent reading time until quizzes are all handed in.
3. Vocabulary Week 5 - Check flashcards and review words. 7/8 Hours - we'll go over the first five words in more detail.
4. Both sections - review yesterday's notes (1/2 - evaluating web sites; 7/8 electronic data bases).
5. PC Lab - Complete a scavenger hunt using the data bases: EBSCO, World Book Online, Accuweather, AP Archives. You will find several specific items in each data base and have me initial your sheet when you find it.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Worksheet Week 5
EXTRA CREDIT: Make a poster illustrating/explaining on of the following: the ten categories of the Dewey Decimal System, any of the electronic data bases, the criteria for evaluating web sites (CARRDSS). This should be done neatly and according to the standards you learned in science last semester. It must be in color. See me if you need drawing paper - this must be bigger than a sheet of printer paper!! These are due March 5, one week from today.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Tuesday, February 26
7th/8th Hour Block will follow lesson plans for yesterday, February 25.
1. MUG Shot Quiz #3 - Remember, if you had an A on the last quiz, you don't have to take this one!
2. Reading Workshop
3. Vocabulary - We'll check the spelling of the words on your flashcards and review with a partner.
4. Electronic Data Bases - Review of the notes you took yesterday; compare your notes to mine.
5. Notes - We'll go to the library where Mrs. Loughren will go over criteria for evaluating web sites for reliability.
1. MUG Shot Quiz #3 - Remember, if you had an A on the last quiz, you don't have to take this one!
2. Reading Workshop
3. Vocabulary - We'll check the spelling of the words on your flashcards and review with a partner.
4. Electronic Data Bases - Review of the notes you took yesterday; compare your notes to mine.
5. Notes - We'll go to the library where Mrs. Loughren will go over criteria for evaluating web sites for reliability.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Monday, February 25
1. MUG Shot Sentence #15 (5 corrections) -
Holistic medicine which includes treatments such as acupunture and aromatherapy focuses on treating the whole person -- body and mind -- rather then just the effected part. (586,692)
2. Vocabulary Week 5 - We'll draw pictures on the board and write definitions for these words (they all come from a name): herculean, maverick, boycott, procrustean, nemesis, bedlam, mentor, mesmerize, quixotic, maudlin.
3. Reading Workshop - Spend some time reading and working on CRLs.
4. Data Bases - Mrs. Loughren will go over with you the electronic data bases we have access to through the AEA Online Resources - EBSCO, AP Multimedia Archive, Accuweather, World Book Online, and, of course, you've already used the Clip Art data base. There will be a sheet handed out for you to take notes on.
ASSIGNMENT: MUG Shot Quiz on Tuesday, make flashcards for Week 4 vocabulary words
Holistic medicine which includes treatments such as acupunture and aromatherapy focuses on treating the whole person -- body and mind -- rather then just the effected part. (586,692)
2. Vocabulary Week 5 - We'll draw pictures on the board and write definitions for these words (they all come from a name): herculean, maverick, boycott, procrustean, nemesis, bedlam, mentor, mesmerize, quixotic, maudlin.
3. Reading Workshop - Spend some time reading and working on CRLs.
4. Data Bases - Mrs. Loughren will go over with you the electronic data bases we have access to through the AEA Online Resources - EBSCO, AP Multimedia Archive, Accuweather, World Book Online, and, of course, you've already used the Clip Art data base. There will be a sheet handed out for you to take notes on.
ASSIGNMENT: MUG Shot Quiz on Tuesday, make flashcards for Week 4 vocabulary words
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Friday, February 22
1. MUG Shot Sentence #14 (5 corrections) -
-It was Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter who wrote the song Here Comes Sunshine but it was my friends and I who heard it preformed on July 2 1995. (579, 625, 587)
2. Vocabulary Quiz over Week 4 (and some of 1, 2, and 3) - Remember you can use three cards from all four of the lists. If you have them chosen ahead of time and show them to me as soon as you come to class, I will add 2 points to your quiz score. 7th/8th hours: We'll go over your worksheets before we take the quiz.
3. Reading Workshop - As soon as you hand your quiz, use the time to work on your books or CRLs.
4. Author Books - We'll go to the library for second hour and you and your partner can begin looking for information about your author. Today you're limited to using nonfiction and reference books. All you may use on the computer is Alexandria. Record the sources of information you use on the source sheet you'll get in class, and record your information on your Author Profile, which will also be handed out in class.
ASSIGNMENT: Work on your reading. Midterm for the second quarter will be here before you know it!
-It was Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter who wrote the song Here Comes Sunshine but it was my friends and I who heard it preformed on July 2 1995. (579, 625, 587)
2. Vocabulary Quiz over Week 4 (and some of 1, 2, and 3) - Remember you can use three cards from all four of the lists. If you have them chosen ahead of time and show them to me as soon as you come to class, I will add 2 points to your quiz score. 7th/8th hours: We'll go over your worksheets before we take the quiz.
3. Reading Workshop - As soon as you hand your quiz, use the time to work on your books or CRLs.
4. Author Books - We'll go to the library for second hour and you and your partner can begin looking for information about your author. Today you're limited to using nonfiction and reference books. All you may use on the computer is Alexandria. Record the sources of information you use on the source sheet you'll get in class, and record your information on your Author Profile, which will also be handed out in class.
ASSIGNMENT: Work on your reading. Midterm for the second quarter will be here before you know it!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Thursday, February 21
1. MUG Shot Sentence #13 (6 corrections) -
The lungfish an unusual animal has both lungs and gills therefore it can breath eather underwater or on land. (595, 583)
2. Vocabulary - We'll go over the sentences you wrote on your worksheet. Several of you will put yours on the board.
3. Reading Workshop - Everything handed in beginning today counts toward the 2nd Quarter.
4. Reference/Nonfiction Books
-First, we'll go over your predictions on the list of reference books you were given yesterday.
-After that, we'll play Jeopardy using that list of reference books. Under the dollar amounts on the board are questions; rather than answering the question, you will answer with which reference book you'd be most likely to find the answer. We'll divide into teams to play, and the prizes will be extra credit points.
If by the end of the period Thursday, you and a partner have not signed up for your choice for the Author Books project, I will assign partners and authors as needed.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Quiz over Week 4 (with words from 1, 2, and 3 also included)
The lungfish an unusual animal has both lungs and gills therefore it can breath eather underwater or on land. (595, 583)
2. Vocabulary - We'll go over the sentences you wrote on your worksheet. Several of you will put yours on the board.
3. Reading Workshop - Everything handed in beginning today counts toward the 2nd Quarter.
4. Reference/Nonfiction Books
-First, we'll go over your predictions on the list of reference books you were given yesterday.
-After that, we'll play Jeopardy using that list of reference books. Under the dollar amounts on the board are questions; rather than answering the question, you will answer with which reference book you'd be most likely to find the answer. We'll divide into teams to play, and the prizes will be extra credit points.
If by the end of the period Thursday, you and a partner have not signed up for your choice for the Author Books project, I will assign partners and authors as needed.
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Quiz over Week 4 (with words from 1, 2, and 3 also included)
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Wednesday, February 20
Your library floor plans are due today!!!!!
1. MUG Shot - First, we'll go over your quizzes from last week and then we'll do Sentence #12 (15 corrections):
Hey Elena said Steven Baron Sr as we unpacked did you forget the grapes. You forgot the T shirts, to? Oh brother! (606, 590, 593, 588, 619, 627, 700)
2. Vocabulary - Today will be a review day for the Week 4 words. The worksheet over these words will be due tomorrow, February 21.
3. Reading Workshop - Don't forget that today is the deadline for reading to count for the 1st quarter.
4. Nonfiction vs Reference Books - First, you'll view a PowerPoint presentation on the two types of books and take some notes in the "notes" section of your class notebook. After that, you will be given a list of book titles that represent a cross-section (25-30 on all topics) of reference books found in our library. You'll divide into small groups and make some educated guesses about the book titles on the list: Which Dewey category does each fall into? What type of information do you think the book probably contains? When do you think you might have to use it? We'll go over the list at the end of the hour. It's important you pay close attention when we go over what the books are actually about; it will help you tomorrow!
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Worksheet over Week 4 is due Thursday, February 21.
EXTRA CREDIT: Choose a comic strip from the newspaper, being sure to choose one that is at least four frames long. Rewrite the conversation in the strip using correct dialogue format and adding any narrative that's necessary. Use looseleaf paper and write them in ink, please -- or type them. These are due by Friday, February 22.
1. MUG Shot - First, we'll go over your quizzes from last week and then we'll do Sentence #12 (15 corrections):
Hey Elena said Steven Baron Sr as we unpacked did you forget the grapes. You forgot the T shirts, to? Oh brother! (606, 590, 593, 588, 619, 627, 700)
2. Vocabulary - Today will be a review day for the Week 4 words. The worksheet over these words will be due tomorrow, February 21.
3. Reading Workshop - Don't forget that today is the deadline for reading to count for the 1st quarter.
4. Nonfiction vs Reference Books - First, you'll view a PowerPoint presentation on the two types of books and take some notes in the "notes" section of your class notebook. After that, you will be given a list of book titles that represent a cross-section (25-30 on all topics) of reference books found in our library. You'll divide into small groups and make some educated guesses about the book titles on the list: Which Dewey category does each fall into? What type of information do you think the book probably contains? When do you think you might have to use it? We'll go over the list at the end of the hour. It's important you pay close attention when we go over what the books are actually about; it will help you tomorrow!
ASSIGNMENT: Vocabulary Worksheet over Week 4 is due Thursday, February 21.
EXTRA CREDIT: Choose a comic strip from the newspaper, being sure to choose one that is at least four frames long. Rewrite the conversation in the strip using correct dialogue format and adding any narrative that's necessary. Use looseleaf paper and write them in ink, please -- or type them. These are due by Friday, February 22.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Friday, February 15
1. MUG Shot Sentence #11 (7 corrections) -
She closed the book and looked at the clock she had finished reading The Elder Brothers at exactly 1204 pm (632, 600, 595, 681)
2. Vocabulary - We'll double check the spelling on this week's flashcards and then spend a few minutes reviewing.
3. Reading Workshop - Remember the 20th!
4. Dewey Decimal System - You will go to the library and find books whose call numbers fit in each section of the Dewey Decimal System, including a biography and a collection of short stories. On the worksheet, you'll write the title, the name of the author, and the exact call number of each book. This is due today.
5. Author Books - While we do our library unit, you will be completing a research project using each of the resources we discuss in class. At the end of the unit, you will produce a booklet about one of the authors whose work we'll be reading in class this semester. Today we're going to go over the list of authors (slide show) and the details about the assignment (2 handouts). You will be working on this with a partner of your own choosing (subject to my approval - if I think you won't work efficiently together, I won't let you work together), so you and your partner will need to sign up for the author you wish research. These choices must be made by next Wednesday.
6. If there's any extra time, you may use it to work on your floor plans. Remember, they're due when we come back after the long week-end.
ASSIGNMENTS TO REMEMBER: Floor plans due Wed., Feb. 20, partner choices and author sign-up by Wed., Feb. 20
Extra Credit: Design a new cover for the book you're currently reading. It must be done in color and can be done on 8 1/2 x 11 white paper. Include an explanation of your design and why you chose it. The explanation should either be written neatly in ink on looseleaf paper or typed and be 6-10 sentences in length. This is due by Friday, February 22. (Up to 15 pts.)
She closed the book and looked at the clock she had finished reading The Elder Brothers at exactly 1204 pm (632, 600, 595, 681)
2. Vocabulary - We'll double check the spelling on this week's flashcards and then spend a few minutes reviewing.
3. Reading Workshop - Remember the 20th!
4. Dewey Decimal System - You will go to the library and find books whose call numbers fit in each section of the Dewey Decimal System, including a biography and a collection of short stories. On the worksheet, you'll write the title, the name of the author, and the exact call number of each book. This is due today.
5. Author Books - While we do our library unit, you will be completing a research project using each of the resources we discuss in class. At the end of the unit, you will produce a booklet about one of the authors whose work we'll be reading in class this semester. Today we're going to go over the list of authors (slide show) and the details about the assignment (2 handouts). You will be working on this with a partner of your own choosing (subject to my approval - if I think you won't work efficiently together, I won't let you work together), so you and your partner will need to sign up for the author you wish research. These choices must be made by next Wednesday.
6. If there's any extra time, you may use it to work on your floor plans. Remember, they're due when we come back after the long week-end.
ASSIGNMENTS TO REMEMBER: Floor plans due Wed., Feb. 20, partner choices and author sign-up by Wed., Feb. 20
Extra Credit: Design a new cover for the book you're currently reading. It must be done in color and can be done on 8 1/2 x 11 white paper. Include an explanation of your design and why you chose it. The explanation should either be written neatly in ink on looseleaf paper or typed and be 6-10 sentences in length. This is due by Friday, February 22. (Up to 15 pts.)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Thursday, February 14
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
IF YOU HAVEN'T HANDED IN YOUR POEM ABOUT YOUR PARTNER YET, IT'S LATE!
1. MUG Shot - First we're going to review nonrestrictive & restrictive phrases and appositives. Then we'll take the MUG Shot Quiz. If you got an A on the last one, remember you don't have to take this one -- but I won't remind you!
2. After you finish your quiz, spend some time working on your reading. Remember, the deadline is only a week away!
3. Vocabulary - Draw pictures and write definitions for Week 4. The words are: cherish, omen, charity, perish, gaunt, emerge, subside, shroud, malice, solemnity. Your flashcards for this list are due Friday, February 15.
4. Review of Mrs. Loughren's presentation of the Dewey Decimal System. Remember the alien story! We'll do an activity that involves you going to the library for a few minutes.
5. If there's time today, we're going to go over an Author Book project that you will work on as we complete our library unit. If we run out of time, we'll look at it first thing tomorrow.
ASSIGNMENT: Since you made such good use of the class time I gave you to work on your floor plans, I'll move the due date to next Wednesday (February 20). But I expect great things since you get so much extra time!!
IF YOU HAVEN'T HANDED IN YOUR POEM ABOUT YOUR PARTNER YET, IT'S LATE!
1. MUG Shot - First we're going to review nonrestrictive & restrictive phrases and appositives. Then we'll take the MUG Shot Quiz. If you got an A on the last one, remember you don't have to take this one -- but I won't remind you!
2. After you finish your quiz, spend some time working on your reading. Remember, the deadline is only a week away!
3. Vocabulary - Draw pictures and write definitions for Week 4. The words are: cherish, omen, charity, perish, gaunt, emerge, subside, shroud, malice, solemnity. Your flashcards for this list are due Friday, February 15.
4. Review of Mrs. Loughren's presentation of the Dewey Decimal System. Remember the alien story! We'll do an activity that involves you going to the library for a few minutes.
5. If there's time today, we're going to go over an Author Book project that you will work on as we complete our library unit. If we run out of time, we'll look at it first thing tomorrow.
ASSIGNMENT: Since you made such good use of the class time I gave you to work on your floor plans, I'll move the due date to next Wednesday (February 20). But I expect great things since you get so much extra time!!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Wednesday, February 13
1. All of the first class period will be work time for you to work on your floor plans/maps of the library. THESE ARE DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15!!
2. During the second class period, Mrs. Loughren will be here. She will have you do a sorting activity with pop cans and then take some notes on her presentation on the Dewey Decimal System.
ASSIGNMENT: review worksheet over nonrestrictive & restrictive p hrases; MUG Shot Quiz on Thursday.
2. During the second class period, Mrs. Loughren will be here. She will have you do a sorting activity with pop cans and then take some notes on her presentation on the Dewey Decimal System.
ASSIGNMENT: review worksheet over nonrestrictive & restrictive p hrases; MUG Shot Quiz on Thursday.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Tuesday, February 12
(You'll notice some repeats from yesterday due to the late start and shortened periods we had on Monday.)
1. MUG Shot Sentence #10 (5 corrections)
The Minoan civilizashun which lasted for 2000 year on the island of Crete developed a rich and propsperous culture beginning around 6000 BC. (586, 678)
2. Vocabulary - First, we'll double check your crossword puzzles, and then we'll take the test. For the test you may use three of your flashcards from each list and your parts of speech card. You will need a pencil for the test - no pens!
3. Reading - Work on your reading after you finish your test.
4. Spanish Sea Captain's Map - We'll look at this today since we didn't get to yesterday.
5. Library Floor Plan Assignment - We'll review the directions sheet you got yesterday, go over the evaluation sheet, and then will spend the day in class working on your floor plans. THESE ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15.
1. MUG Shot Sentence #10 (5 corrections)
The Minoan civilizashun which lasted for 2000 year on the island of Crete developed a rich and propsperous culture beginning around 6000 BC. (586, 678)
2. Vocabulary - First, we'll double check your crossword puzzles, and then we'll take the test. For the test you may use three of your flashcards from each list and your parts of speech card. You will need a pencil for the test - no pens!
3. Reading - Work on your reading after you finish your test.
4. Spanish Sea Captain's Map - We'll look at this today since we didn't get to yesterday.
5. Library Floor Plan Assignment - We'll review the directions sheet you got yesterday, go over the evaluation sheet, and then will spend the day in class working on your floor plans. THESE ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Monday, February 11
1. MUG Shot Sentence #9 - 8 corrections
If someone took away all of your senses sight touch hearing smell taste what do you imagine would be left. (635, 636, 619, 585)
2. Vocabulary - We're going to correct the objective part of the worksheet you got on Friday (8th hour won't get this until Monday) and hand in the sentences for grading. We will have a vocabulary test over lists 1, 2, and 3 on Tuesday, February 12.
3. Reading Workshop - Keep working on your books and your Reading Logs. Remember all is due Feb. 21.
4. Antique Spanish Sea Captain's Map - We're going to look at a transparency reproduction of a Spanish Sea Captain's Map from the late 1700's. You're going to be asked to list all the ways it is different from a map we'd use today.
5. Library Tour - Mrs. Loughren is going to give you a specially guided tour of the library, pointing out several of the reference tools and study aids you will be using for the next 3 1/2 years. While she's doing this, you'll be making a rough diagram of the library in your class notebook, which you will use in completing...
6. Floor Plan Assignment - Back in the room, we'll go over your assignment: drawing a floor plan of the library listing all of the references/study aids/miscellaneous items found on the list you're given (remember, you have your notes from the tour to refer to). Your floor plan will be done in the style of the old Spanish map we looked at, rather than like a modern map. These floor plans are due Friday, February 15. Refer to the grading criteria on the back of your instruction sheet.
If someone took away all of your senses sight touch hearing smell taste what do you imagine would be left. (635, 636, 619, 585)
2. Vocabulary - We're going to correct the objective part of the worksheet you got on Friday (8th hour won't get this until Monday) and hand in the sentences for grading. We will have a vocabulary test over lists 1, 2, and 3 on Tuesday, February 12.
3. Reading Workshop - Keep working on your books and your Reading Logs. Remember all is due Feb. 21.
4. Antique Spanish Sea Captain's Map - We're going to look at a transparency reproduction of a Spanish Sea Captain's Map from the late 1700's. You're going to be asked to list all the ways it is different from a map we'd use today.
5. Library Tour - Mrs. Loughren is going to give you a specially guided tour of the library, pointing out several of the reference tools and study aids you will be using for the next 3 1/2 years. While she's doing this, you'll be making a rough diagram of the library in your class notebook, which you will use in completing...
6. Floor Plan Assignment - Back in the room, we'll go over your assignment: drawing a floor plan of the library listing all of the references/study aids/miscellaneous items found on the list you're given (remember, you have your notes from the tour to refer to). Your floor plan will be done in the style of the old Spanish map we looked at, rather than like a modern map. These floor plans are due Friday, February 15. Refer to the grading criteria on the back of your instruction sheet.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Friday, February 8
1. MUG Shot Sentence #8 (4 corrections)
On our camping trip their were fireworks going off all night dogs barking all morning and music playing all day. (WI: 580, 700, 585)
2. Vocabulary - I want to check your flashcards for spelling, and then we'll review our words.
3. Reading Workshop - Just a reminder that all reading will be due February 20.
4. Poems - Spend a few minutes with your bio partner going over the poems you've written about each other. See if there's something you want your partner to be sure to include in his/her poem. We'll spend a few minutes looking at the layout of the model poem.
5. PC Lab - We'll go to the PC Lab (sorry, you'll have assigned seats) and type your poems according to the following directions:
a. Center the title at the top
b. Center your name and the word "By" under the title
c. Choose a different font for each stanza/category. Choose a font that reflects the topic.
d. Import at least three clip art images to illustrate your poem.
e. Save your poem to your server account. If you have a flash drive, save it there, too.
f. Print a black and white copy of your poem and double check it.
g. You will need to print a color copy. If you have a flash drive and can print it at home, that's fine; otherwise, you'll need to print it from the color printer in my room. The deadline for doing this is Wednesday, February 13. Hand in the color copy.
EXTRA CREDIT: Write five original sentences using vocabulary words from the first three vocabulary lists. Each sentence must contain a words from Week 1, a word from Week 2, and a word from Week 3. Remember the "forbidden verbs." These must be handed in by Tuesday, February 12.
On our camping trip their were fireworks going off all night dogs barking all morning and music playing all day. (WI: 580, 700, 585)
2. Vocabulary - I want to check your flashcards for spelling, and then we'll review our words.
3. Reading Workshop - Just a reminder that all reading will be due February 20.
4. Poems - Spend a few minutes with your bio partner going over the poems you've written about each other. See if there's something you want your partner to be sure to include in his/her poem. We'll spend a few minutes looking at the layout of the model poem.
5. PC Lab - We'll go to the PC Lab (sorry, you'll have assigned seats) and type your poems according to the following directions:
a. Center the title at the top
b. Center your name and the word "By" under the title
c. Choose a different font for each stanza/category. Choose a font that reflects the topic.
d. Import at least three clip art images to illustrate your poem.
e. Save your poem to your server account. If you have a flash drive, save it there, too.
f. Print a black and white copy of your poem and double check it.
g. You will need to print a color copy. If you have a flash drive and can print it at home, that's fine; otherwise, you'll need to print it from the color printer in my room. The deadline for doing this is Wednesday, February 13. Hand in the color copy.
EXTRA CREDIT: Write five original sentences using vocabulary words from the first three vocabulary lists. Each sentence must contain a words from Week 1, a word from Week 2, and a word from Week 3. Remember the "forbidden verbs." These must be handed in by Tuesday, February 12.
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