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- Following Thanksgiving Break (Tentatively Wednesday, December 2, 2009) - WH Goal 3 TEST B (Ch. 13, 14, 15, 16)
- Essay tentatively due Thursday, December 3, 2009. (Remember, you've had time in class to work and break, so this shouldn't be a burden on you the week we return. It should be just finalizing and printing.)
- Short Stories Test Friday, December 4, 2009 (Again, we've read all the stories; we've discussed the stories. Reviewing each night for 10 minutes from now until the test should relieve any pressure that comes with waiting to the last minute to study and write your paper.)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
- Blue Diamond Assessment #2 (Grammar Corrections)
- Discussed more expectations for essay (white paper, no project cover, no hole-punching and ribbons, simple and professional)
- Returned Objective Questions/Answers (Grades now in SPAN)
- Reviewed Objective Questions/Answers
Monday, November 23, 2009
- Reviewed MLA formatting MLA Example.docx
- Continue working on your essay
- Collected Essential Questions
- The Protestant Reformation notes/review
Friday, November 20, 2009
- Directions for upcoming essay. The essay has 3 major goals:
- Format (that will be taught next week)
- Specific examples to support why you feel that the item, color, etc. is appropriate for you
- For me to assess your writing and organization skills
- As you prepare, you will also want to consider the following, as they will be a portion of your grade
- pre-writing, drafting
- grammar and mechanics
- World History: Venn Diagram for Luther, Calvin, Henry VIII
- Returned paperwork/filed writing folders/portfolios
Homework
- Continue planning your essay and working studying Goal 3 - Essential Questions due Monday
Thursday, November 19, 2009
- Finished review of PowerPoint of Renaissance
- In-depth discussion of Renaissance
- Handout on monarchs (just and FYI)
- Handout on Machiavelli - finish for homework
- Shared information about Coats of Arms/Family Crests
Homework
- Finish Machiavelli handout
- Begin planning your own personal Coat of Arms (NOT for your family; NOT one that your family already has; NOT one from middle school). Think about who you are at this stage in your life (interests, values, beliefs, strengths, etc.). Create a 2 column plan of your Coat of Arms: one column has the items, colors, shapes, animals, etc.; the other column explains why that item, color, shape, animal, is appropriate for YOU at this time in YOUR life.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
- Collected Progress Reports
- Collected Objective Questions for Goal 3 World History
- Discussion about "Cask of Amontillado"
Homework
- Find out about "Coats of Arms"/Family Crests - history of why the exist. Find some examples of images (colors, shapes, animals) on those Arms and what they symbolize/represent.
- Continue studying Goal 3 materials
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
- Writing: What makes something scary
- Distributed PROGRESS REPORTS - get signed and return: Please note that the grades on the progress report and SPAN currently have only ONE "major grade" (the Goal 3 Test A). Since major grades count 60% of the overall average, the overall average will change significantly with the test corrections and the seminar that will be averaged in later this week. We will also have several more major grades this quarter: Goal 3 Test B (Tuesday), Short Stories Test (after Thanksgiving) and seminars.
- Began reading "Cask of Amontillado"
- PowerPoint notes on The Renaissance Looking into the Renaissance-padeaia.ppt
Homework
- Get progress report signed
- Finish reading "Cask of Amontillado"
- Continue reading and studying Goal 3 informatin, including The Renaissance
Monday, November 16, 2009
- Visit and Presentation from Student Services
- Brief review of Lent, Fat Tuesday, and Ash Wednesday
- Opportunity for WH Goal 3 Test Corrections (make notes of mistakes, but you cannot take home scantron or test -- come back tomorrow with notes -- you will be allowed 10 minutes to "correct")
Homework
Friday, November 13, 2009
- World History Goal 3, Test A
- Read "The Necklace"
- Discuss "Gift of the Magi"
Homework
- Look up/learn about: Lent, Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and catacombs
- Continue working on Goal 3 Pack
Thursday, November 12, 2009
- Grammar: Adverbs and Adjectives
- Assignment Check: "Gift of the Magi" - 6 questions: Students who did not complete this assignment were assigned WORKING LUNCH for Friday, November 13, 2009. The assignment has been recorded in SPAN and noted if the student was assigned working lunch, in which case parents should expect a "Working Lunch Form" from their child to sign and have returned.
- "Lady, or the Tiger" discussion
- World History notes
- Preparing for World History Goal 3, TEST A
Homework
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Holiday - Veteran's Day! "Thank you" to all who have served our country and for the sacrifices you made and continue to make!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
- Adverbs and Conjuctions
- Collected "Lady, or Tiger" paragraph
- Brief discussion
- Read p. 287/ "Gift of the Magi" and Questions 1-6 on page 295 with complete sentences
- Collected World History Goal 3 Terms
- Review of Charlemagne and notes
- Writing Role-play for World History (pretending you are a person from the past)
Homework
- See above
- Continue working on Goal 3 packet
Monday, November 9, 2009
- Adjectives Handout and Review
- Collected "The Most Dangerous Game" handout
- Brief group time to collect "TMDG" group work
- Discussion/review of important points in "TMDG"
- Began "The Lady, or the Tiger"
- Continued reading -- Finish reading and write a 1/2 page answer to the question, "Which was chosen: The Lady, or the Tiger?" Be sure to use specific examples from the text to support your answer.
Homework
- Above reading/writing if not completed in class
- Goal 3 Work - Terms due tomorrow
Friday, November 6, 2009
- Character Traits Chart
- Suspense Chart
- Imagery Chart
- Plot Events List
- 10 Question Reading Check Quiz
Homework
- Be sure your group is ready to turn in packet (your portion) on Monday
- Be sure you've finished reading "The Most Dangerous Game" and completed entire handout most dangerous game.doc
- Continue working on WH Goal 3 materials
Thursday, November 5, 2009
- Irregular Verbs
- Plural and Possessive Nouns (finish for homework if you didn't finish in class)
- "Most Dangerous Game" QUIZ
- Review/Discuss briefly
- "Most Dangerous Game" Handout: complete sections I, II, and questions 1-4 of III most dangerous game.doc
- World History OPEN NOTE QUIZ on European and Japanese Feudalism
- World History Notes/Questions - things to look for
Homework
- If you didn't finish plural/possessive nouns, do so
- "Most Dangerous Game" Handout: complete sections I, II, and questions 1-4 of III
- World History Notes/Questions given in class
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
- Verbs (Tenses)
- Short story terms review
- Began reading "The Most Dangerous Game" -- know terms like "pun," and basic facts: setting, characters, etc.
- Reviewed Japan/European Chart
- Group World History continuation of chart with a reading
Homework
- Read "The Most Dangerous Game" to the bottom/end of page 12
- Continue working on WH Goal 3 work (including chart)
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
- Grammar: Pronouns and Antecedents
- Collected Seminar (Socrates/Allegory/Plato)
- Background notes for Short Stories
- Goal 3 Packet distibuted WHGoal3Packet[1].doc
- Goal 3: Chapters 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
- Notes on Feudalism, Manoralism,
- Compare/Contrast Chart on Japan and Europe
Homework
- Bring literature book tomorrow
- Review World History and Short Stories notes from today
- Compare/Contrast Chart on Japan and Europe
- Begin reading your WH chapters (don't wait until a day or two before the tests): work on WH Goal 3 Packet WHGoal3Packet[1].doc
In an effort to make Goal 3 more manageable for students, it has been broken down with the following expectations and dates:
- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - WH Goal 3 Packet Terms DUE Remember, just skimming through to find the answers and putting a quick definition is not what's expected: you should be providing in-depth explanations (brief/simplified definitions will not help you on the test; thorough answers/analysis will).
- Friday, November 13, 2009 - WH Goal 3 TEST A (Ch. 7, 8, 12)
- Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - WH Goal 3 Objective Questions DUE
- Monday, November 23, 2009 - WH Goal 3 Essential Questions DUE (be thorough with your responses)
- Following Thanksgiving Break - WH Goal 3 TEST B (Ch. 13, 14, 15, 16)
Monday, November 2, 2009
- Grammar (plural and possessive)
- Seminar continued
Homework
- All pre-seminar (Caves), during (Buddy tracking), and after (Reflections)-- written work due tomorrow
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Homework
- Continue developing thoughts/questions/ideas concerning seminar topic (that we will continue Monday)
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Homework
- Be prepared for seminar tomorrow
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
- Finished The Odyssey film (10 minutes)
- Gave the set-up/background for The Matrix
- Watched very brief segments of The Matrix and answered questions The Matrix questions.docx
- Review/discussion in preparation for tomorrow's pre-seminar on Socrates/Plato's "Allegory of the Cave"
Homework
- Write out questions, comments, misunderstandings about today's class
- Come prepared to learn!
Monday, October 26, 2009
- Review of expectations (for the day)
- The Odyssey TEST
- Opportunity to make World History Goal 2 Test corrections for half-back points
Friday, October 23, 2009
Great to see the school spirit!!! We loved seeing students dress up this week!
- Brief review in preparation for The Odyssey test on Monday
- Continued watching The Odyssey
Thursday, October 22, 2009
- Mr. Sadler announcements/direction
- The Odyssey film
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
- Continuing nouns
- Review end of The Odyssey
- Review for test
Homework
- Continue reviewing/studying The Odyssey
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
- Proper and Common Nouns
- Goal 2 World History TEST
- The Odyssey quiz
- Review/discussion of the end of The Odyssey
Homework
- Be sure you are familiar with The Odyssey and background information (epic, Homer, etc.)
Monday, October 19, 2009
- Nouns (1 of our 8 parts of speech)
- Odyssey activity analyzing:
- Character Traits and examples of Telemachus
- Homeric Similies
- Character Traits and examples of Odysseus
- Why story about Argos? What was the purpose?
- Character Traits and examples of Penelope
- Specific examples/lines of suspense
- Class and homework reading: pages 698-709
- Review of Venn Diagram
- Test Review: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, & 11
Homework
- Be sure you've finished the in-class reading of The Odyssey
- Study for Goal 2 World History Test
Friday, October 16, 2009
- In-depth explanation of Trojan War (and whether it happened in reality) --> then related to The Odyssey to discuss the reality/imagination of it
- Answered student questions/concerns/confusion about The Odyssey, Part 1
- Explained background for The Odyssey, Part 2
- reviewed reasons for the fall of Rome
- brief notes: Ancient India highlights- Chandragupta's bureaucracy, Gupta math concept: decimal system
Homework
- English: read pages 690-696, take detailed notes and make note of questions/concerns you have
- WH: drawing of Priscus-Attila dinner; Venn diagram of Hinduism/Buddhism
Thursday, October 15, 2009
- 8 Parts of Speech assessment
- The Odyssey Part 1 (Circe, Cattle, Sirens, Scylla, Charybdis, Land): Group created 10 question simple quiz with an 11th higher level question; group also answered all questions (including higher level)
- Review of "Death of Socrates" Handout
- complete chart on causes of the Fall of Rome (use Ch5.5)
Homework
- Be sure you're studying for the Tuesday, October 20, 2009 World History Goal 2 TEST
- If you didn't get progress report signed, do so
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
- Sparta review and discussion
- Finshed The Last Stand documentary/handout
- Good things and advice about your current progress as a class and student: complete assignments, put forth time/effort/energy/thought, etc,
- Returned Nacirema Seminars
- Distributed Progress Reports
Homework
- Be sure The Last Stand handout is ready to turn in tomorrow
- Get progress report signed
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
- Final presentation parts Mesopotamia5555.pptx
- Collected poems
- Brief discussion about Sparta
- "The Last Stand" 300 Documentary with handout
Monday, October 12, 2009
- Reminder about literary, speech, and drama contests (see home page or above)
- Reminder that Progress Reports will be distributed Wednesday, October 14, 2009; these will have seminars, goal packets, quiz, and project updates
- Character trait group activity - reviewed the character traits of Odyssesy and specific examples to support that opinion
- Read "The Enchantress Circe," "The Land of the Dead," "Sirens/Scylla and Charybdis," and "The Cattle of the Sun God"
- Based on row assignment, you are going to create a minimum of a 14 line poem summarizing the events in the row-assigned chapter. This will
- Show that you understand basic characteristics of a poem (lines, rhyme scheme, stanzas)
- Illustrate your understanding of the content in your assigned reading
- Demonstrate your ability to sythesize information by creating an original piece of work based on your knowledge of 2 separate things (poems and The Odyssey)
- As you are reading, be sure to write down questions or concerns that you have so that you may bring them up when we review (you may even want to use the Taking Notes.doc if you like)
- World History:Trial and Death of Socrates Handout
- World History:Venn Diagram on Athens vs. Sparta
- Class work time
Homework
- Reading and poem due tomorrow (TUESDAY!)
- Socrates Handout and Venn Diagram due tomorrow (TUESDAY!)
Friday, October 9, 2009
- China Group 1 Zhou_Dynasty_revised allisons.pptx
- China Group 2 Han Dynasty Brochure.pub and Qin Dynasty and legalism #2.pptx
- Rome/Christianity Rome.pptx
- Odysseus' character traits graffiti board
- Finished reading "The Cyclops" in The Odyssey (audio recording)
- Ms. Elliott shared a modern day poem translating "The Cyclops" (because you will be doing this for later readings of The Odyssey)
Homework
- Find 5 more character traits and SPECIFIC examples that support that Odysseus' possesses these traits
- You should have 10 total traits and examples by Monday
Thursday, October 8, 2009
- Ancient Greece Ancient Greece PowerPoint.pptx
- Axum Axum- project 2.ppt
- Islam islam powerpoint.pptx
- "The Lotus Eaters" Quiz
- Began "The Cyclops"
Homework
- Take notes on our reading "The Cyclops" to the point we stop and create a character trait chart with trait and examples of that trait for Odysseus from anything we've read up to this point
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
- Revisited the traits of good leaders and determined what makes a "good" leader "good." Students were also asked to reflect on themselves and determine if they display some of the traits of a leader we discussed: honesty, loyalty, accepting responsiblity, making difficult choices, listening to others, accepting that not everyone will like you, even if you are the best leader possible. All of this will eventually relate to Odysseus in The Odyssey AND to students' own lives.
- Discussed good note-taking/reading strategies. Students may want to use this handout: Taking Notes.doc
- Reviewed last night's reading and discussed
- Began "I am Odysseus" portion of The Odyssey
Homework
- Read "The Lotus Eaters." It is VERY short, but you should be able to answer questions such as,
- What is lotus?
- What does eating the lotus plant make the men want to do/not do?
- Do we have things in our society today like the lotus?
- At first how does Odysseus plan to get his men?
- Finally, what does Odysseus do to get his men?
- Based solely on "The Lotus Eater," what type of leader is Odysseus? How do you know?
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
- Distributed Self and Peer Evaluation Forms to be completed and turned in to Mr. Sadler
- Presentations
- Egypt Egypt Powerpoint.ppt
- Americas power point.ppt
- Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire The Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire.pptx
- Finalized pre-knowledge for reading The Odyssey
- Passed out progress reports (1 week earlier than the school's date of 10/12 - another one will be sent home then)
Homework
- Read pages 651-656 and take notes
Monday, October 5, 2009
- Presentations (available electronic/digital portions are included below - but NOT all materials for each presentation were/are available)
- Sumerians, Hitites, and Akkadians. pp presentation sumerhitiites111111.ppt
- Mesopotamia
- India and Hinduism India and Hinduism Powerpiont.pptx and Hinduism pamphlet.pub
- Reviewed English book reading on The Odyssey (be prepared for a quiz)
- Began explaining story plot leading up to where reading begins
Homework
- Make sure your group is ready to present
- REVIEW your Odyssey notes
Friday, October 2, 2009
- Grammar Corrections/Writing - your fears, strengths, and weaknesses
- Created Writing Folders
- Distributed English Textbook (don't lose, bring to class daily, cover; I don't have extra copies; not available online)
- Using World History Book: Greek Philospher's Chart and Bumper Sticker
- Chart is Philospher and his belief (that you find in unit on Ancient Greece in textbook)
- Bumper Sticker is created using what you know of one of the philosophers and creating a bumper sticker slogan he would display
- English Book: Read pages 639-648 and [ do NOT worry about, "answer questions under reading comprehension." I made a mistake.]
Homework
- If you did not finish any of the above, do so
- Be ready to turn in Goal 2 packet and begin presentations Monday
Thursday, October 1, 2009
- Collected Seminar Work
- Grammar
- Writing: Qualitites of a Leader
- Graffiti board and discussion about qualities of a leader
- The Odyssey background notes
- Group time to work on presentations (with laptop lab)
Homework
- Finish Goal 2 Packet - due tomorrow
- Be sure Project Presentations are ready to go: While we may not collect materials on Friday, they need to be ready at any point in time next week. You will be expected to present next week. A group member is not here and he/she has our stuff is NOT an excuse!
- Continue reviewing Goal 2 materials for test tentatively scheduled for October 14, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Homework
- 1 page reflection about seminar and/or topic (this is a flexible topic, as you can look deeply at the topic, its purpose, your attitudes and beliefs, what you learned, etc. -- anything-- bottom line -- look deeply and think deeply about seminar)
- Tomorrow you will turn in
- Answers to the 5 questions on the pre-seminar (complete and thorough answers)
- Tracking of you partner's responses and any other notes you would like to include
- 1 page reflection
I've been asked many times if work may be typed. Absolutely! While it is not required to type work, students may type assignments.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Homework
- Plan to continue seminar tomorrow (create your own responses to questions, plan what you want to say, complete the questions sheet, etc.)
Friday, September 25, 2009
- Know, Think you know, Want to Know: Graffiti board and discussion about Greece and The Odyssey
- Returned Goal 1 Packet and Goal 1 Test: Review
- Hammurabi's Code Reviewed
Homework
- Don't forget USA Test Prep, Goal 2 Packet, and Group Presentation on Goal 2 Topic!
- Come Tuesday ready to READ and PARTICIPATE in seminar!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
- Blue Diamond English I Goal 1 test
- Group Presentation Preparation
Homework
I'm very pleased with the number of students who have already completed the USA Test Prep! Good job!!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Though we were without power for just over an hour, 3rd period Paideia plans/expectations remain the same.
- Brief explanation of USA Test Prep: follow the instructions USA Test Prep Instructions.doc Remember, "My Internet doesn't work," "My sibling was on the computer all weekend," and "We don't have a computer" are not excuses. Computer usage is available before school, during lunch, and after school, in rooms 232/242 and the library. Students may also use additional resources, like the public library or a friends' computer. If there is a hardship or special circumstance, it needs to be brought to Ms. Elliott's attention PRIOR to the due dates. However, planning ahead should alleviate most issues that may arise.
- Group Presentation Preparation = know and understand your topic.
Homework
- USA Test Prep USA Test Prep Instructions.doc (due Sunday at midnight)
- Don't forget to continue working on your Goal 2 packet and the reading of the chapters, even the parts you are not presenting.
- Group Presentation Preparation Goal 2 Rubrics.doc
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
- A Raisin in the Sun TEST
- Worked on Goal 2 Packet
- Time to collaborate to present information to class (PowerPoint, Theme Park, or Brochure) Goal 2 Rubrics.doc
Homework
- Continue working on Goal 2 Packet
- Work on Group Assignment (Due the week of October 5, 2009)
Monday, September 21, 2009
- Grammar = Tricky Twins (a lot vs. allot and their, they're, there)
- Match quotations from characters to the vocabulary from Friday night (visually checked homework, but not in gradebook)
- Reviewed for Raisin test: discussed that studying is not just reading/staring at the book; recommendations: list characters and their traits, have someone read lines and you guess the character, find quotations to match the terms we learned Friday and today (then switch with a friend to see if he/she can identify them)
- Goal 2 Packet/Groups
Homework
- Study for Raisin TEST
- Work on Goal 2 Packet
Friday, September 18, 2009
- Raisin Act III Quiz - students who failed to read properly and then failed the quiz were assigned to working lunch (I will enter these into SPAN as soon as I can, but I don't expect to be able to until Monday at the earliest)
- Raisin issues activity: social status, feminism, value systems, generational differences, and family/marriage: students found quotes to illustrate 3 of these issues (quote per issue)
- Review of T-chart (did not check for HW/grade today)
- Received Goal 2 World History packet: be sure you're READING the chapter, not just hunting for answers for the sheet!!
Homework
- Define 5 terms in writing: veiled threat, verbal irony, stereotype, dramatic irony, and insult
- Review Raisin readings (especially if you haven't been keeping up)
- Work on Goal 2 Packet (not due Monday - we will let you know when)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
- Writing: Life is made of the "takers" and the "tooken" (Raisin). Do you agree? Explain
- Group activities: 2 sides arguement
- EXCELLENT discussion led by STUDENTS!!!!
- T-chart comparing Mesopotamia (Fertile Cresent) and Egypt, comparing the 2 river civilizations
Homework
- Finish reading A Raisin in the Sun
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
- Grammar (ask about making nouns possessive, even when they end in "s")
- Collected signed progress reports AND Raisin activity classwork/homework for m yesterday
- Group graffitti board: sharing symbol and character opposites
- Great discussion about Raisin, especially about "foils
- Began reading Act II, Scene iii aloud
Homework
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
- Grammar (ask your child to explain plural and singular pronouns, like each and everybody)
- Collected Goal 1 Packet
- Goal 1 TEST
- Raisin Activity:
- Choose a symbol; 3-5 sentence explanation what and why
- Choose 2 characters that are opposites; 3-5 senteces why AND a quotation from each that represents him/her
- Write an advertisement for the Younger Apartment and the potential Younger House
Homework
- Complete the above activity
Monday, September 14, 2009
- Working Lunch folks served time.
- Writing: Describe your perfect world.
- In-depth discussion about perfect world/utopia -- transitioned to A Raisin in the Sun
- A Raisin in the Sun Quiz Act II, Scenes i and ii
- Discussion about A Raisin in the Sun and cleared up questions; know what "assimilation" means
- We are aware of some minor difficulties with online text on Sunday evening (though we are certain no one waited until then to finish the packet that was given almost 2 weeks ago). However, we decided to postpone the TEST to tomorrow and allow students to use the in class textbooks to finalize their packets and study. We have contacted the textbook company who assured us that all students should have access now.
Homework
- Study for TEST (remember, this means more than just reading; create quizzes, flashcards, 2 column notes, etc,
Friday, September 11, 2009
It was so nice meeting many parents last night! Thank you for coming!!
- Checked last night's homework. If it was incomplete, student was assigned Working Lunch for Monday. 33 students did not complete the simple Raisin homework. Those students should bring a light purple sheet home for parents to sign indicating they are aware that their child did not complete homework 100%. This assignment counts as a "skills" grade, so it will not affect your child's average; however, we want to hold students accountable so that they may see the relationship between preparation and performance. If you would like to know if your child completed the assignment 100%, please check SPAN -- the grade is called "5 vocabulary 5 Questions HW."
- Read Act II, Scene ii of A Raisin in the Sun
- Reviewed seminars -- kept for portfolios
- Review for TEST on MONDAY
Homework
- Study for TEST
- Finish Goal 1 Packet
Thursday, September 10, 2009
- Grammar/Writing: Create 5 Quiz questions from Act II, Scene i of A Raisin in the Sun
- in-depth discussion about A Raisin in the Sun
- Review of memory devices
- Iceman film clip with question
Homework
- Find/define 5 vocabulary words (your choice) up to page 95 in A Raisin and define them; write down 5 "I don't get it" questions or concerns for the reading up to this point. Plan to begin Act II, Scene ii tomorrow.
- Study for World History Goal 1 Test on MONDAY!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
- Grammar Corrections
- "Lucy" film with questions
- Work on Goal 1 packet DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Homework
- create a memory device to study by
- continue working on Goal 1 packet
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
- Daily Grammar/Writing: What do you think motivates people the most?
- A Raisin in the Sun Quiz - Act I
- World History discussion
Note: Friday, September 4, 2009 Assignment
Since many students will be out Friday, our plan for Friday is to
- Take a World History Quiz
- Review A Raisin in the Sun up to page 75
If you are out,
- Plan to make up your World History Quiz at the beginning of A Lunch on Tuesday, September 8
- Continue reading A Raisin in the Sun and have to the end of page 95 read by the beginning of class on Tuesday
Friday, September 4, 2009
- Grammar/Writing: When does/should someone give up on their dreams? Explain.
- World History Land/Bodies of Water/Latitude&Longitude QUIZ
- A Raisin in the Sun activity: cards switching with "best" word to describe reading up to p. 75; switch, discuss best options, choose finalists
- Choose 3 of the top word finalists, find an example from the text that supports why that would be a good word (page # and line/quote), then choose your favorite out of the 3 and write 3 sentences explaining why you think it's the best
Homework
- Be sure you've read up to end of page 95 (be ready for a quiz in which you could recall events from reading AND do the activity listed above - finding quotes to support your idea)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
- Grammar/Writing: If you lived 10,000 years ago, what 5 things would be most important to you? Explain.
- Collected your Name/Password for online textbook (so that we have record in the event it is lost)
- Two charts: Hominids and Neolithic/Paleolithic age
- Discussion about early man
Homework
- Be sure you've read to page 75 of A Raisin in the Sun
- Study for your World History quiz tomorrow (continents, bodies of water, longitude/latitude)
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
- Grammar/Writing
- Checked last night's handouts for work check grade
- Went over what to do when you are absent and must make up work
- Distributed A Raisin in the Sun and began reading
- Reviewed World History Handouts
Homework
- Continue reading A Raisin in the Sun for the next 2 days. The end of page 75 should be completed by the beginning of class on Friday.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
- Grammar/Writing
- Turned in Seminar Work (Rubric, Pre-Seminar Work, Seminar Activity Sheet)
- Discussed what we know about Africa
- Distributed World History Online Textbook Information directions: World History Textbook Online.docx
- Reviewed themes of geography (know for quiz later this week)
- Distributed Handouts, 2 pages front and back: "Locating Places with Latitude and Longatude," "Continents," The World's Oceans," and "Waters of the World"
Homework
- Finish the handouts - remember, this is to the BEST of your ability, not just rushing through. Be sure you understand what you're doing or come with specific questions. You may have to use the online textbook to find smaller things that don't show up on the handout well.
Monday, August 31, 2009
- Name review
- Brief Review of Friday's Seminar
- Continued Friday's Seminar (open to all students)
Homework:
- Any part of the pre-seminar that was not complete should be complete and absolute best work possible
- Complete the Seminar Activity Sheet (that contains an Evaluation and Reflection)
- IF you did not speak or felt that what you said was inadequate, continue your reflection in a 1/2-1 page essay explaining 1) why you didn't speak and 2) what would you have said if you did speak
- BRING ALL MATERIALS tomorrow!
Friday, August 28, 2009
- Paideia Background Quiz (students should have been reviewing information each night)
- Seminar - we will continue seminar on Monday
Homework
- Prepare to continue seminar, especially if you did not speak on Friday
Thursday, August 27, 2009
- Reviewed/Discussed the seminar process
- Checked homework (article and 6 questions) - the 8 students who did not complete it must serve Working Lunch on Friday. Report to room 614 before the lunch bell rings. Ask you child if he/she did it.
- Discussed the Levels of Questioning
- Distributed "Educational Ethics" Pre-Seminar work and reading to be completed for homework
Homework:
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
- Daily Grammar Workout/Corrections
- Collected Signed Student Profile Sheet
- Discussed expectations for general assignments and provided a general rubric for those assignments. Explained that "just doing work" is not enough: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC.doc
- Reviewed Paideia Pamphlet (expect a quiz on the information)
- Distributed Handout Expectations of Seminar (Finish reading and THINK about for HW) (No electronic copy)
- Distributed the Levels of Questioning Handout (No electronic copy)
Homework:
- Read the Expectations Handout (both sides)
- Read the Levels of Questioning Handout (and think about it)
- Find an article of your choice (can be a newspaper, online, magazine, etc. - anything) - ATTACH IT TO THE NEXT STEP!
- Read that article (that you chose) and create 2 questions for each level of questioning (6 total). For example, if you read an article about Obama's Healthcare, you would create 2 knowledge questions whose answers could be found directly in the article, then 2 comprehension questions whose answers are in the article, but not word-for-word, then 2 higher level questions whose answers will vary significantly based on who is being asked (such as opinions about the health plan). Pretend you are the teacher!
- Bring all of the above to class tomorrow
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - First Day of School!!
- Students found their assigned seats (and are expected to sit in the same seat until further notice).
- Ms. Elliott and Mr. Sadler shard various information about the class, including policies and procedures.
- Reviewed the Parent Letter/Syllabus Paideia Syllabus.doc
- Reviewed the Pacing Guide Pairing Pacing Guide 0809.doc
- Students and Parents/Guardians should complete the Student Profile Form and return tomorrow Student Profile Sheet Paideia.doc
- Students were given a pamphlet about Paideia to read for homework (no electronic copy)
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