Guided Reading: We will continue our focus on different kinds of sentences next week and have the complex sentence assessment.
Advanced Math: Test today, no homework this weekend :)
Debate: We worked on preparing notecards for our practice debate on Monday. There will be very little time on Monday to finalize the notecards before the practice debate, but after the debate, you will have some time to discuss as a team the "holes" in your plan and start to fill some of them. Tuesday will be the final day of preparation before the actual live debate on Wednesday. (Though some of you are debating on Thursday, ALL of you must be prepared by Wednesday. There will be ZERO MINUTES allotted to working on your debate on Wednesday.)
NHD: This was the last day for NHD for this particular Social Studies group. We finalized topics and students should continue to gather resources over the next week. After next week, the entire CC Pod will be focusing on NHD during the 11:30-12:00 Social Studies time.
Have a great weekend! Remember that our school is having a blanket drive for those who are in challenging circumstances. The blanket drive begins on Monday, so please bring in any blankets that your parents have given you permission to donate.
November 30, 2012
November 29, 2012
Thursday, November 28, 2012
Guided Reading: We will continue our discussion on the different types of sentences on Monday. Tomorrow will be a silent reading day.
Advanced Math: Test on Looking for Pythagoras tomorrow! If you are looking for some extra explanation, I will be on TodaysMeet from 7:30-8:30 tonight. You need to come with specific questions, and I will try to answer them the best I can. (And I'll bring a Jolly Rancher for all those who participate actively!) Also, I will be at school by 6:30 tomorrow morning, so you are welcome to come up to my room then as well. I do have to leave at 7:10, however, for a staff meeting, so you will have to leave my room at that time. One last note: in order to have the opportunity to retake any or all parts of the test (not that you have to--I'm expecting great grades!), you need to complete and turn in that review sheet that was assigned last week and again last night.
Debate: Tomorrow we will be spending time putting our debate script on notecards and preparing for our practice debate, which will happen on Monday. It wouldn't hurt to continue your research this evening if you have the chance. More information equals more "ammunition" against your opposition.
NHD: Continue to do preliminary research on your topic, and tomorrow we will finalize your topic choice. Your job is to continue to research your topic so that you become a near-expert on it. This will help you create your actual project much more effectively.
In summary, homework for tonight:
*Advanced Math: STUDY!! Complete the review guide if you haven't already.
*Research for your debate
*Research for NHD
As always, feel free to email me with questions or concerns. Have a great day!
Advanced Math: Test on Looking for Pythagoras tomorrow! If you are looking for some extra explanation, I will be on TodaysMeet from 7:30-8:30 tonight. You need to come with specific questions, and I will try to answer them the best I can. (And I'll bring a Jolly Rancher for all those who participate actively!) Also, I will be at school by 6:30 tomorrow morning, so you are welcome to come up to my room then as well. I do have to leave at 7:10, however, for a staff meeting, so you will have to leave my room at that time. One last note: in order to have the opportunity to retake any or all parts of the test (not that you have to--I'm expecting great grades!), you need to complete and turn in that review sheet that was assigned last week and again last night.
Debate: Tomorrow we will be spending time putting our debate script on notecards and preparing for our practice debate, which will happen on Monday. It wouldn't hurt to continue your research this evening if you have the chance. More information equals more "ammunition" against your opposition.
NHD: Continue to do preliminary research on your topic, and tomorrow we will finalize your topic choice. Your job is to continue to research your topic so that you become a near-expert on it. This will help you create your actual project much more effectively.
In summary, homework for tonight:
*Advanced Math: STUDY!! Complete the review guide if you haven't already.
*Research for your debate
*Research for NHD
As always, feel free to email me with questions or concerns. Have a great day!
November 28, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Guided Reading: We briefly reviewed complex sentences today. Tomorrow, we are going to go a bit more in-depth with dependent clauses and subordinating conjunctions.
Advanced Math: We began our review for Friday's test. For tomorrow, the assignment is for students to look at the review guide and go through the Looking for Pythagoras book, writing down a list of problem areas. We will start our review tomorrow with specific questions.
Debate: Students worked in their actual debate teams today. They should have a list of arguments to support their assigned stance, and they should continue to find evidence to support these arguments. They will finalize their roles and continue to "fill the holes" of their research tomorrow.
NHD: Today the students in my social studies group worked to finalize their topic ideas. They were given a list of databases to use for research purposes, and they should start to delve into the research for their topic. Ultimately, they will need to explain why their topic is historically significant. I opened up an Edmodo group for the students, where I posted different documents that are helpful. There are three lists of topics for those students who are unsure of their topics. Also, I posted the official NHD student guide, as well as a detailed explanation of each project choice (paper, exhibit, documentary, performance, and website).
Advanced Math: We began our review for Friday's test. For tomorrow, the assignment is for students to look at the review guide and go through the Looking for Pythagoras book, writing down a list of problem areas. We will start our review tomorrow with specific questions.
Debate: Students worked in their actual debate teams today. They should have a list of arguments to support their assigned stance, and they should continue to find evidence to support these arguments. They will finalize their roles and continue to "fill the holes" of their research tomorrow.
NHD: Today the students in my social studies group worked to finalize their topic ideas. They were given a list of databases to use for research purposes, and they should start to delve into the research for their topic. Ultimately, they will need to explain why their topic is historically significant. I opened up an Edmodo group for the students, where I posted different documents that are helpful. There are three lists of topics for those students who are unsure of their topics. Also, I posted the official NHD student guide, as well as a detailed explanation of each project choice (paper, exhibit, documentary, performance, and website).
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