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September 6, 2012

Thursday, September 6, 2012

 
Grammar:
Today's grammar focus was on verbs, including helping verbs. We constructed our own simple sentences and identified the subject and verb of each.

Math:
Today in math, we continued our study of linear relationships. Groups finished their Investigation 1.1, and plotted their information on a class graph. We discussed the factors that might have changed the data that different groups ended up with.

For tomorrow, the assignment is to write a math journal response: (Feel free to email me for the code if you forgot to write it down.) Describe the process that your group went about Investigation 1.1. What were the roles people played in the process? What was your role? What problems did your group encounter, or what surprises were there? If you had to do this experiment over, what would you change and why?

Language Arts:
We started out the day with an online survey that focused on how writers make their writing powerful. Then we reviewed the “Six Traits” of writing via a group project.

Social Studies:
In Social Studies, we reviewed the five themes of geography as a large group.
Reminder: You need to interview an adult about their 9/11 experience and be prepared to share it with a small group on 9/11.


September 5, 2012

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

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Grammar
No homework for tomorrow!  If you haven't already brought a notebook in which to keep grammar notes, be sure you do that soon.  Tomorrow, we will finish our discussion on simple sentences and begin discussing compound sentences.

Math III
Due tomorrow:  pg. 12, 1 & 2
We will 1.1 in your groups tomorrow.

Language Arts
Due tomorrow: Journal Entry #1 (see below)
If you had complete freedom to change your bedroom, how would you change it? What would you add to it, and what would you get rid of? Use good paragraph structure, proper capitalization, and punctuation.to write this assignment. Aim for 7-8 sentences.

We discussed solid paragraph structure today.  Be sure to remember those guidelines when writing the paragraph.  I prefer you submit this assignment through Edmodo, but if you prefer, you can email it or give me a hard copy. 

Social Studies
Due MONDAY 9/10:  Ask an adult to tell you their story of 9/11, and be ready to share their story.
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September 4, 2012

The Rat Race is On!

How exciting to get to meet all of you today!  I look forward to the rest of the year! Please email me if you ever have any concerns.
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Math:
  • DUE TOMORROW:  "Who I am" graphic organizer needs to be completed, no new homework otherwise
LA: 
  • DUE TOMORROW:  Three Edmodo assignments:  What does respect look like? What does responsibility look like? and then the direct mail to me answering the writing prompt.  Be sure you complete all of those.
Social Studies:
  • Due MONDAY 9/10:  Ask an adult to tell you their story of 9/11, and be ready to share their story
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Students, please bring a notebook, writing utensil (pen/pencil) and your assignment notebook to every core class unless you are instructed otherwise.  This will ensure that you are prepared for in-class assignments.  Let's work together to make this year a wonderful one!