12/20/13

HOMEWORK: HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.  PERIODS 1,2, &3 Math test and Science Test
        TOTAL PORTFOLIO 4: 
                1. NOTES 3&4   /20pts 
                2. Quiz 3&4        /60pts
                3. MiniMO         /20pts  
      
2.  PERIODS 6&7 movie the Truman Show! 

12/19/13

Homework: Read Chapters 5&6 with ten notes each chapter 
1.  Quiz on 3&4 
2.  Begin Homework 

12/17/13 & 12/18/13

Homework: Chapter 3&4 notes due on THURSDAY, NOT WEDNESDAY
                   Chapter guide questions can be found under the science fiction tab 
1.  Time to read The Giver 
2.  Second 5 vocabulary words 
3.  Extra Vocabulary Assignment 
4.  Time in the library to free read 

12/16/13

Homework: Finish chapters 3&4 by Wednesday with 10 notes each chapter!!!!!!
                   Chapter guide questions are posted under the science fiction tab!!!

1.  Total Portfolio 3: 
      1.  Notes chapters 1&2 /20pts 
      2.  Quiz on 1&2 /60pts 
      3.  MiniMo  /20pts 

12/13/13

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!

1.  Quiz on 1&2!!!!!!!!!

12/12/13

Homework: Finish chapter 2 by Friday (with 10 notes each chapter) 
                   If you need to sign out a book write your name and book number on the board 
                  ****NOTE**** When you return the book erase your name and book number! 

ANNOUNCEMENT:  SCHOOLTOOL HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH ALL PORTFOLIO GRADES 
                                    IF YOU WANT TO REDO A SHORT ANSWER RESPONSE SEE ME 
                                    SOMETIME THIS WEEK

1.  Learn SOME VOCAB!!!!!!!
2.  Finish Reading chapter 1&2 in THE GIVER (CHAPTER GUIDE QUESTIONS ARE UNDER THE SCIENCE FICTION TAB) 

12/11/13

Homework: None!!!!!!

1.  Total Portfolio 1: 
     1.  TBC Notes  /10 
     2.  TBC and TTH Short Answer  /50 
     3.  TTH Qoutes    /20 
     4.  MiniMo   /20 

2.  Total Portfolio 2: 
     1.  The Last Leaf Notes  /20pts 
     2.  The Last Leaf Short Answer  /60pts 
     3.  MiniMo   /20pts 

12/10/13

Homework: None!!!!!!

1.  Read day!!!!!! 
2.  Check in/discussion

12/09/13

Homework: None!!!!!!

1.  Discuss "Future Tense" 
2.  Utopia Background notes 
3.  Read Chapter 1!!!! with ten notes 

12/06/13

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!

1.  Finish "Future Tense"/ free in read in the library!!!!!!!!

PROJECT TIME: 
1.  Create a pros and cons list for each of the modern modes of transportation
2.  Create a PERSUASIVE presentation for a particular mode of transportation 
3.  Present presentation to small group first then large group 

12/05/13

Homework: BRING YOUR FREE READ TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.  Hand in your Gift of the Magi re-write by 3:40 (if it is not done now put SDL on the top)
2.  WHAT IS SCIENCE FICTION?



3.  Read the story "Future Tense" on page 605 in the green book!!!! (with notes)

12/03/13 and 12/04/13

Homework: Finish your "Gift of the Magi" modern day re-write by Thursday! 
                   Note* Guiding questions for the story and directions for the re-write can be found under the
                   Irony tab 

1.  Finish read the story with notes 
2.  Create you modern day re-write 
      You can use any of the following formats: 
         -Comic Strip 
         - Flow map 
         -Poem 
         - Story book 
         - Plain old story 
         - Anything else you may come up with

11/26/13

Homework: Have a great break!!!!!!!!

1.  Discuss "The Ransom of Red Chief" 
2.  Begin "The Gift of the Magi" 

11/25/23

Homework None!!!!

1.  Spelling Competition Qualifier 
2.  Free Read 

11/22/13

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!

1.  Discuss "The Last Leaf" 
2.  Read "The Ransom of Red Chief" 

11/20/13

Homework: Finish the short answer if you do not finish in class 
1.  Review the story 
2.  Work on the short answer 

11/19/13

Homework: Finish "The Last Leaf" story with notes 
                   Notes* There is a copy of the story under the Irony Tab 

1.  Read and analyze "The Last Leaf" 

11/15/13

Homework: None

1.  Finish the compare and contrast J.E 
2.  Collect T.B.C notes and J.E 
3.  Free Read 

11/13/13 &11/14/13

Homework: None 
1.  Finish "The Black Cat" with notes and then move onto your free read 
2.  Double Bubble to discuss the similarities and differences in Poe's writing 
3.  Independent research on EDGAR ALLAN POE  (Click on the Poe's Life tab) 
         -You must have about ten notes from Poe's Life 
         - You must have at least ten notes from any other source on the web page 
           Some suggestions of things to read on Poe's Website: 
               1.  Click on the student tab and go to the link entitled solve Poe's death 
               2.  Click on the teachers tab and go to the link entitled common myths about Poe 

11/12/13

Homework: Bring your free read for Wednesday and Thursday 
1.  Collect analyzing Poe's Narrator worksheet 
2.  Finish reading "The Black Cat" 
3.  Click on EDGAR ALLAN POE
  - Go to the Poe's Life Tab 
  - Take at least 10 notes about Poe's Life 

11/07/13

Homework: Finish analyzing Poe's narrators worksheet 

1.  Finish Analyzing Poe's Narrators!
2.  Read "The Black Cat" with margin notes

11/06/13

Homework: PGL T-Shirt Permission Slips due tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.  Analyzing Poe's Narrators
   - Look at the two quotes I have provided: 
           What do these quotes tell us about the narrator? 
            Explain your thoughts. 

 - Look back through the story and pick out two quotes that YOU think reveals a lot about the narrator 
            What do these quotes tell us about the narrator? 
             Explain your thoughts. 

11/05/13

Homework: None

1.  Total Portfolio 6: 
       Notes 7  /5pts 
       Notes 8 /5pts 
       Quiz 7&8 /70 pts 
       MiniMo 20pts 

2.  Total Portfolio 7: 
       Notes 11  /5pts 
       Notes 12 /5pts 
       Quiz 11&12 /70 pts 
       MiniMo 20pts
    
3.  Go to the library for reading time!!!!!!!!!!

11/01/13

Homework: None 

1.  What words might help create a feeling of suspense or menace in a story? 
2.  Listen to "The Tell-Tale Heart" 
3.  Discuss particular statements the narrator made and what these statements reveal about the narrator 

10/31/13

Homework: None 

Today in class we will be looking at a variety of sources to determine the pros and the cons of using robotics in the work force!  Below are the statements we will be finding evidence for while we are looking at information explaining robotics roles in the workforce. 

1.  Robots change manufacturing 
2.  Robots create jobs 
3.  Robots hurt job growth 

Click on the links below to take you to the materials we will be using during class! 

Robots have a negative effect 

Robots have a positive effect: 
Movie 1
Movie 2 
Press Release 

10/29/13 & 10/30/13

Homework: None 

1.  Finish "The Hitchhiker" and discuss the elements of suspense 
2.  Go to the library to pick out a free read book 
3.  At least 20 minutes to read 
4.  Continue looking at the elements of suspense 

10/22 & 10/23

Homework: None 

1.  The Outsiders Remake 
2.  Edit your Outsiders video 

10/21/13

Homework: None 

1.  Watch The Outsiders movie 

10/17 & 10/18

Homework: None 
1.  The Outsiders Remake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Game Plan: 
   1.  Exactly 10 minutes to practice your skits 
   2.  10-15 Minutes for live skits  
   3.  15-20 Minutes to fix skits 
   4.  Filming will commence on Tuesday 

10/14/13 & 10/15/13

Homework: Can Dally be considered a hero short answer. Due on Thursday 

1.  11& 12 quiz 
2.  Work on homework 
3.  Watch the first half of The Outsiders movie 

10/10/13

Homework: Finish the novel by Monday ( chapter 11 only has to have 5 notes the other chapters need 10) 

1.  Total Portfolio 3: 
     Notes 3    /5pts 
     Notes 4    /5pts 
     Chapter 3&4 quiz    /70 pts 
     MiniMo      /20pts 


2. Total Portfolio 4: 
     Notes 5    /5pts 
     Notes 6    /5pts 
     Chapter 5&6 quiz    /70 pts 
     MiniMo      /20pts 

3.  Figure out your average for the 5 weeks 

10/08/13

Homework: None 

1.  Co-Teach with P-Tran help with your narrative essay 

Afternoon Large Group: 
1. Report to assigned locations: 
    A- A10 
    B- A8 
    C- A7 
    D- A5/A6 
 2.  Edit your video and save your video to your iPad 
          - You must edit your film using the Pinacle Software on the ipad 
3.  If you are done with editing read chapter 10 with 10 notes 
    ***** DO NOT UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO ****

10/07/13

Homework: Chapter 9 with 10 notes 
1.  7&8 Quiz 
2.  Collect 7&8 Notes 
3.  Start your homework

10/04/13

Homework: Chapter 7&8 Notes Due on Monday 
                   There will be a 7&8 quiz on Monday 

AM Project Time: 

Timeline:

1. 10 minutes kickoff

2. 30 minutes to write and plan and practice:

       A5/A6: P-Tran Group D

       A7: Group C Western/Michaud

       A8: Group B Oakley/Sobon

       A10: Group A Fayh/Riley

3. 15 minute tutorial by Michaud

4. 30 minutes to film/watch a film about creating The Outsiders

   Group 1 (A;B): 15 minutes to film and then 15 minutes to watch a documentary 

   Group 2 (C&D): 15 minutes to watch the documentary and the you will film

Teacher Locations for both sessions:

Fayh, Riley, Michaud and Oakley with filming groups

P-Tran, Sobon and Western with Punks and Jocs group

5.10 Minutes: Reconvene to Big Room for Editing Tutorial (Michaud)

6. Remaining Time: Return to break out space to edit 

10/03/13

Homework: Chapter 8 with 10 notes needs to be done by Monday 
                    There will be a quiz on 7&8 by Monday and I will collect your 7&8 notes 

Announcement: School Tools was updated 9/30/13 

1.  Poem interpretation 

10/02/13

Homework: Read chapter 7 with 10 notes by Thursday (tomorrow) 

ANNOUNCEMENT: SCHOOL TOOL HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PORTFOLIO 2 

1.  Quiz on 5 and 6 
2.  Start homework 

09/30/13 & 10/01/13

Homework: Chapter 6 with 10 notes due by Wednesday 
                   Quiz on 5&6 on Wednesday 

ANNOUNCEMENT: SCHOOL TOOL HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PORTFOLIO 2 

1.  Reading station in writing class 

09/27/13

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!

1.  Total Portfolio 2
      - Quiz 1&2 /70pts 
      - Notes Chapter 1 /5pts 
      - Notes Chapter 2 /5pts 
      -MiniMo 20pts  
2.  Discuss quiz 3&4 

09/26/13

Homework: Finish chapter 5 by tomorrow with 10 notes 

1.  Quiz on 3&4
     -Hand in notes for chapters 3&4
    - Hand in quiz for 3&4
2.  Begin reading your homework

Open House Agenda:
1. Portfolio Grading System
 

09/25/13

Homework: Chapter 4 with 10 notes is due tomorrow! 
                    You will have a quiz on 3&4 tomorrow and I will also be collecting your notes on 3&4 

Remember you can find chapter guide questions under The Outsiders tab on my blog 

1.  20 minutes to play the vocab review game 

2.  20 minutes to read 

09/24/13

Homework:  Chapter 4 with 10 notes by Thursday 
                    Chapter 3&4 quiz on Thursday 
1.  Review game/discussion for chapters 1&2
2.  Time to read in class

9/23/13

Homework: Read chapter 3 with 10 notes by tomorrow 

I will be collecting today:  Notes on chapter 1 
                                       Notes on chapter 2 
                                       Quiz on 1&2 
         ***If you did not finish notes on chapter 2 you have until the end of the day today to get them in***

1.  Quiz on 1&2 
2.  Start reading chapter 3

09/20/13

ANNOUNCEMENT: SCHOOL TOOLS HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PORTFOLIO 1 GRADES ON 9/20 

Homework: Read Chapter 2 with at least 10 notes by Monday
                   There will be a quiz on Monday 
                   Keep your notes, they will be collected the day of the quiz 
                   Look under The Outsiders tab to get chapter guide questions 

* Look below the movies to see what happened during class* 

AM Project Time:  Sail Cars 










During Class: 
 1.  Record and Total Portfolio 1: 
       Vocabulary 1-10  /40pts 
       Vocabulary 11-20 /40pts 
       MiniMo /20pts 

9/19/13

Homework: Read chapter 2 with at least 10 notes by Monday 

1.  With your group create a presentation that describes the following characters: 
         Ponyboy 
         Dally 
         Soda 
         Johnny 
         Darry 
         Bob 
Here are some presentation formats for you to choose from: 
     - Create a skit 
     - Create a rap/song 
     - Create a poster/picture to describe the characters 
     - Create a story book to read 
     - Create a comic strip 
     - Create a newspaper article 
     - Create a magazine article 
     - Any other ideas 

The Purpose of this presentation is to inform the audience of the major characters in the novel 

09/17/13 & 9/18/13

Homework: Read chapter 1 with at least 10 notes by Thursday
                   If you are having a hard time taking notes click on The Outsiders tab and click on the things to
                   note tab.  It will take you to chapter guide questions.  

1.  Finish background notes
2.  Discuss what notes to take in the novel
3.  15 minutes to work on The Outsiders vocabulary packet

3rd Period Large Group 9/17/13 
1.  Report to your assigned location 
2.  Begin Reading the novel taking at least 10 notes a chapter 


3rd Period Large Group 9/18/13 

1.  With your group create a presentation that describes the following characters: 
         Ponyboy 
         Dally 
         Soda 
         Johnny 
         Darry 
         Bob 
Here are some presentation formats for you to choose from: 
     - Create a skit 
     - Create a rap/song 
     - Create a poster/picture to describe the characters 
     - Create a story book to read 
     - Create a comic strip 
     - Create a newspaper article 
     - Create a magazine article 
     - Any other ideas 

The Purpose of this presentation is to inform the audience of the major characters in the novel  

9/16/13

Homework: None 

1.  Outsiders Background Notes

9/13/13

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!

1.  Collect Portfolio 1
      Vocabulary 1-10   40pts
      Vocabulary 11-20 40pts

*Note* All portfolio assignments are listed under the portfolio tab ***

Homework due on Friday:  Two extra Vocabulary Assignment (Note the 1-10 and 11-20 vocabulary words as well as the extra assignment options can be found under The Outsiders tab on the blog) 

1.  Co-Teach with Mrs. P-Tran
2.  Finish the article and the worksheet you were working on in writing
3.  Anytime left over you can work on:
      -the website treasure hunt
      -the editing worksheet
      -the journal entry
      - vocabulary 1-10 and 11-20

09/10/13 & 9/11/13

Homework due oin Friday:  Two extra Vocabulary Assignment (Note the 1-10 and 11-20 vocabulary words as well as the extra assignment options can be found under The Outsiders tab on the blog) 

1.  True False for the moon article
2.  Words 1-10
3.  Start the extra assignment
4.  Words 11-20
5.  Start the 11-20 extra assignment

09/09/13

Homework: None 

1. Co-Teach with Mrs. P-Tran 

2.  Journal Entry expectations 

3.  Journal Entry Question: What will happen if we loose the moon? 

09/05/13

Homework: None 

1.  Are you smarter than an eighth grade science teacher: Stump the Fahy
* A brief study in the history of the moon

09/03/13

Homework: None 

WELCOME BACK! 

1.  What are the characteristics of a good teacher?
2.  What are the characteristics of a good student? 

06/26 & 06/27

Conference Goals for Breakout Session Day 1:
1.  What is the motivator
2.  How we created the motivator
3.  How the motivator evolved
4.  What would be your major behavior expectations?
5.  Explain the beginning of our common academic expectations.

Conference Goals for Breakout Session Day 2:
1.  Examples of Co-Taught Lessons:
   -Rover Essay
   - Fahy's Facts
   - Rover Blog
   - IGTP Blog
   - Non-Fiction Reading
   - Great Depression Teenager Story
   - WBDC
   - Resumes/Cover Letter
   - Narrative Essays

06/13/13

Homework: None

1.  Take quiz on 8-16
2.  Take quiz on 17-28

Total Portfolios:

Portfolio 4:
Quiz 8-16 80pts
Notes 8-16 20pts

Portfolio 5:
Quiz 17-28 80pts
Notes 17-28 20pts

Figure out your final average for MP4

06/12/13

Homework: The last two quizzes for TSB will be on Thursday!
                     Your notes will also be collected that day
1.  Finish any production interviews from yesterday
2.  Today you will be working on a 1-3 minute informational videos about your different assignments
     - How the energy works or what the definition of the government official is
     - facts about the energy or the government
     -pros and cons of the energy

6/10/13

Homework: The last two quizzes for TSB will be on Thursday!
                     Your notes will also be collected that day

Tasks for the day:
1.  Create 3-4 questions for each of the roles you were assigned
2.  Create a script for each of your roles
        *Note* all scripts must be approved by me
3.  Practice your script 3-4 times
4.  Go interview the people
5.  Create the broadcast

06/03 -06/21/13

Homework: Finish the book (chapters 17-24) by next Tuesday

ROVING REPORTERS MEET TODAY 06/07/13 
Tasks for the day: 
1.  Engineers are in the house today!!!!!
       -Find a defintion of what an engineer is
       - come up with 2-3 generic questions for an engineer
       - write a script for the interview:
                 1.  Introduce yourself and what station you are with
                 2.  Introduce who you are interviewing and what they do and what
                      company they are from
                 3.  Ask the questions
                 4.  Thank the person for taking time to meet with you
                 5.  End by reminding the audience who you are and what station you
                      are with. 
1.  Compile a list of information you have about your specific topics (ie legislatures, geothermal, statistician etc. 
2.  Find and interview for your energies/topics 
3.  Prepare for the press conference 
4.  Whatever crew has the best information and sources will be the first WBDC to cover the press conference this afternoon at 2:30  


In class we will be focusing on the energy project!  In particular, I will be focussing on the Roving Reporters News Crew.  Stay tuned for live updates about WBDC energy companies and government

On Thursday 06/06/13 & Friday 06/07/13 the media hub will be working with the business officials from PGL Laboratories to create a commercial for each of the seven energy companies.  Click on the WBDC TV Link on the right to view the commercials early next week! 

5/30/13

**IF YOU WERE ABSENT ON TUESDAY THE 28TH YOU HAVE A QUIZ ON 1-7 TO MAKE UP AND YOUR NOTES ON 1-7 TO HAND IN**


SCHOOLTOOLS HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PORTFOLIOS 1,2 &3
CLICK ON THE PORTFOLIO TAB TO SEE WHAT ASSIGNMENTS WERE INCLUDED IN PORTFOLIOS 1,2 & 3


Homework: Read up to chapters 8-16 by the end of Friday

*Notes*
1. There will be time in class to read
2. If you need to borrow a book over the weekend see me on Friday
3. Quiz on 8-16 on Monday
4. Notes on chapters 1-7 will be collected on Tuesday (Please label your
notes chapter 1, chapter 2, etc
5. A good guideline for how many notes to take is 5-10 per chapter

Character Analysis Today:
Cole Mathews
Cindy Mathews
William Mathews
Peter Drisol
Edwin
Garvey
Rosey

During class we will be reading, taking quizzes, totalling portfolios, and discussing the novel

5/29/13

**IF YOU WERE ABSENT ON TUESDAY THE 28TH YOU HAVE A QUIZ ON 1-7 TO MAKE UP AND YOUR NOTES ON 1-7 TO HAND IN**

SCHOOLTOOLS HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PORTFOLIOS 1,2 &3

CLICK ON THE PORTFOLIO TAB TO SEE WHAT ASSIGNMENTS WERE INCLUDED IN PORTFOLIOS 1,2 & 3  

Homework: Read up to chapters 8-16 by the end of Friday
*Notes*
1. There will be time in class to read
2. If you need to borrow a book over the weekend see me on Friday
3. Quiz on 8-16 on Monday
4. Notes on chapters 1-7 will be collected on Tuesday (Please label your
notes chapter 1, chapter 2, etc
5. A good guideline for how many notes to take is 5-10 per chapter

During class we will be reading, taking quizzes, totalling portfolios, and discussing the novel

05/28/13

SCHOOLTOOLS HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PORTFOLIO 1&2
CLICK ON THE PORTFOLIO TAB TO SEE WHAT ASSIGNMENTS WERE INCLUDED IN PORTFOLIO 1&2


Homework: Read up to chapters 8-16 by the end of Friday
*Notes*
1. There will be time in class to read
2. If you need to borrow a book over the weekend see me on Friday
3. Quiz on 8-16 on Monday
4. Notes on chapters 1-7 will be collected on Tuesday (Please label your
    notes chapter 1, chapter 2, etc
5. A good guideline for how many notes to take is 5-10 per chapter

During class we will be reading, taking quizzes, totalling portfolios, and discussing the novel

05/22/13

SCHOOLTOOLS HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PORTFOLIO 1&2
CLICK ON THE PORTFOLIO TAB TO SEE WHAT ASSIGNMENTS WERE INCLUDED IN PORTFOLIO 1&2

Homework: Read up to chapters 1-7  by the end of Friday
*Notes*
 1. There will be time in class to read
 2.  If you need to borrow a book over the weekend see me on Friday
 3. Quiz on 1-7 on Tuesday
 4.  Notes on chapters 1-7 will be collected on Tuesday (Please label your 
      notes chapter 1, chapter 2, etc
 5.  A good guideline for how many notes to take is 5-10 per chapter

During class we will be reading, totalling portfolios, and discussing the
     novel

05/20/13

Homework: None
1.  Finish the non-fiction articles with notes

05/17/13

Homework: None
1.  Finish Anne Frank
2.  Non-Fiction Articles
3.  PM Project time:  Building the Burbs!!!!

05/15/13 & 5/16/13

Homework: None
1.  Watch the rest of Anne Frank
2.  Start non-fiction reading about the Holocaust

05/13/13 & 5/14/13

Homework: None
1.  Act out Scene 2&3
2.  Watch Scene 4&5
3.  Watch after the Franks were captured

05/10/13

Homework: None
1.  Collect note sheet
2.  Begin Reading Act II Scene 1 independently

05/08/13

Homework: Finish note sheet for Act I ( link is under the Anne Frank tab)  
1.  Finish watching Act I
2.  Fill out summary sheet
3.  Read Act II Scene I on your own

05/06/13-5/07/13

Homework: None
1.  Finish Act I Scene II
2.  Watch the play version of Scene III

05/02/13 & 5/03/13

Homework: None
1.  Watch a video about Anne's life before hiding
2. Choose roles for "The Diary of Anne Frank"
3.  Act out Scene I

05/01/13

Homework: None
1.  Finish Presentations
2.  Finish JE: How do you think people today would respond to the hate and prejudice of the Holocaust?  Do you think that something like the Holocaust could happend again today?  Why or why not?
3.  Pictures from Germany and Amseterdam
4.  Begin The Diary of Anne Frank

04/30/13

Homework: None
1.  How Hitler was able to take over Germany (co-taught with Mr. Michaud)
2.  T-Chart to discuss JE question yesterday:  How do you think people would react to the prejudice and hate of the Holocaust today?  Do you think the Holocaust could happen again today?  Why or why not.
3.  Discuss modern conflicts around the world

04/29/13

Homework: Presentation must be done by Tuesday
1.  Finish and presentations
2.  Background information about Miep Gies
3.  Virtual Tour of Anne's hiding place

04/23/13

Homework: Presentations have to be done by next Tuesday

1.  Sit with Literature Circle groups
2.  Begin presentation

04/23/13

Homework: Presentations moved to Monday and Tuesday due to Math Test and ELA state test grading on Friday

1.  Work on your presentation

Focus for presentation skills: eye contact and volume

4/18/13

Homework: Presentations next Thursday and Friday

1.  Plan your presentaion!
   -Fill out the top portion
   -Main idea: What is each person's part
   -Evidence: Brief decription of what each person is going to speak about
   - Visual: What are you going to create

04/16/13

Homework: None
1.  Total Portfolio 9
      1.  Week Four Lit Circle Role /50pts
      2.  Week Four Notes  /30pts
      3.  MiniMo  /20pts


      

04/15/13

Homework: None

1.  Anne Frank history and questions
2.  Anne Frank Timeline
    
1. Go to annefrank.com
2. Click on the about Anne Frank tab at the top of the home page.
3. Click on the who is Anne Frank option.
4. In the bottom right hand corner there will be a link to an Anne Frank timeline. Click on it and answer the following questions
From this timeline collect 15-20 notes.

Based on the article written about Miep Gies answer the following question:
               The article provides an overview of Miep Gies' 100 years of life.  Which events in her life reveal her character?
     1.  Identify her outstanding charcateristics
     2.  Explain which events and details reveal Miep Gies's character
     3. Incude at least 4-5 details from the article

04/10/13, 4/11/13 , & 4/12/13

Homework: Individual project part due by this Friday

Project Description: There are 3-4 people in each literature circle group.  Each student is responsible for completing one portion of the project.  The individual portion of the projects are explained on the rubric that can be found under the literature circle tab.  The students have this week to complete their individual parts.   Next week the students will be given time to bring all their individual parts together to present to the class.

Note* Groups with only 3 people omit one portion of the project. 

1.  Individual Project Time

03/09/13

Homework: None
1.  Discuss Project with student examples
2.  Begin your part of the project

03/18/13

Homework: None

1.  Total Portfolio 8
      1.  Week 3 roles  /50
      2.  Week 3 notes  /30pts
      3.  MiniMo /20pts

2.  Collect Week 4 notes and Literature Circle Roles
3.  CoTeach with writing to work on short answer format

03/27/13

Homework: Last Literature Circle Role and Notes due by Monday after break

1.  Total Portfolio 7
      1.  Literature Circle Role 2  50pts
      2.  Notes Week 2  10pts
      3.  Point of View 10pts
      4.  Character Analysis 10pts

2.  Read
3.  Total Fahy's Portfolio

03/26/13

Homework: 4th literature Circle Role and 4th note section due the Monday after break

1.  Poem Interpretation
2.  Start reading your last section

04/25/13

Homework: 4th Literature Circle Role and Notes due the MONDAY after break!!!!!!

1.  Collect Portfolo 7
  1.  Literature Role Sheet 3 50pts
  2.  Notes for section 3   30pts
  3.  MiniMo 20pts

2.  Co-Teach with P-Tran to improve public speaking skills

03/21/13

Homework: Third Literature Circles Roles and notes are due Monday

1.  15 Minutes of silent reading
2.  Continuing discussion of school integration

3/20/13

Homework Third Literature Circle Role due by Monday (Adjusted because of career day)

1.  Dicussion of school segregation and then school integration

03/18/13 & 03/19

Homework: Third Literature Circle Role and notes due by Friday of this week! 

Note* I will not be here today and tomorrow! I will be out at a conference!

Agenda for Monday:

1.  Meet with your literature Circle groups to discuss the book and what role 
     you will accomplish this week
2.  The rest of the class you may have for reading

Agenda for Tuesday:

1.  20 minutes to review vocabulary with the quizlet game
2.  20 minutes to continue reading

03/15/13

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!

1.  Collect Portfolio 7:
     Week 2 Notes: 20pts
     Week 2 Literature Circle Role Sheet: 50pts
      Character Chart: 10pts
      MiniMo 20pts
2.  Setting
3.  Battle of the Vocab

03/14/13

Homework: Second litearture circle section (role sheet and notes) due Friday
                     All make up work from Portfolio 6 (totaled yesterday) is due
                     Friday.
                     Character Activity

Yesterday internet was down!  This is what we did:

1. Totaled Portfolio 6:
     Week 1 notes: 30pts
     Week 1 Literature Circle Role: 50pts
     MiniMo: 20pts
2. Character Quotes and reactions to (focus on characterization)

Today's Agenda:
  1.  Point-of-View
  2.  Setting

03/12/13

Homework: Second Literature Circle Role due this Friday

1.  Help in writing, revising your stories

9th Period Large Group
P-Tran- A6 writing
Hunt-A5 Literature
Fayh A10 Silent Reading
OkaleyA8  Reading
Michaud A7 Reading
Sobon Patterson's Room Reading
Western Break Out Space Reading

03/11/13

Homework: Second Literature Circle Section

1.  Total Portfolio 4

   1. Notes 21,22,23 30pts
   2.  Quiz 21,22,23  50pts
   3.  MiniMo 20pts

2.  Total Portfolio 5
      Vocab 1-10  25pts
      Vocab 11-20 25pts
      The Sneetches Chart 30pts
       MiniMo 20pts

03/08/13

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!

1.  Collect Portfolio 4&5
     
      Portfolio 4:
         1.  The Sneetches Chart 30pts
         2. Vocabulary 1-10 25pts
         3.  Vocabulary 11-20  25pts
         4.  The MiniMo 20pts

     Portfolio 5:
         1.  Notes Set 1 30pts
         2.  Literature Circle Role 1 50pts
         3.  MiniMo   20pts

2.  Vocabulary Review Game

03/07/13

Homework: First section of literature role due tomorrow: note sheet and literature circle role sheet ( all copies can be found under the lit circle tab)

1.  Reading and Writing Review
2.  Anytime left over you can use for your literature circle role

03/05/13 & 3/06/13

Homework: First litearture role section sheet due on Friday (All copies are under the litearture role tab)

Questions to be answered with your group:
1.  How many pages is your group going to read/week?
2.  How many notes is your group going to take/section?
3.  When are you going to get most of the reading done? (afterschool/studyhall/home ect.)

1.  Discuss questions with your groups
2. Begin Reading
3.  Section one due this Friday

03/05/13

Homework: History Chart (12/16 boxes)  
1.  New seats
2.  Discuss major concepts for next unit
3. Watch "The Sneetches" by Dr. Seuss
3.  Fill out examples


               

03/01/13

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.  Second ten words
2.  Start the extra assignment

02/28/13

Homework: Vocabulary sheet 1-10 is due tomorrow!  You can find copies of the vocabulary and the assignments under the literature circle tab

1. Finsih the poem interpretation
2. Second ten words

02/27/13

Homework: Extra Vocabulary Assignment 1-10
 ALL COPIES ARE UNDER THE LITERATURE CIRCLE TAB
1.  Vocabulary 1-10
2.  10 minutes to work on homework
3.  Poetry

02/26/13

Homework: None
1.  Collect Books
2.  Discuss the ending of the novel
3.  Introduce Historical Fiction

02/25/13

Welcome Back!!
Homework: None
1.  Total portfolios

Portfolio 1:
1.  Quiz 15&16 50pts
2.  Notes 15&16 30pts
3.  MiniMo 20pts

Portfolio 2:
1. Quiz 17&18 50pts
2. Notes 17&18 30pts
3. MiniMo 20pts

Portfolio 3:

1. Quiz 19&20 50pts
2. Notes 19&20 30pts
3. MiniMo 20pts

2/14/13

Homework: Finish the novel by Friday with 5 notes each chapter
1.  Work on creating you own Utopia
      1.  Have a clean loose leaf sheet of paper with all group members names
           written at the top
      2.  Out of the ten rules your group has, decide on the 5 rules that are best
      3.  Write these rules out clearly with a one sentence explanation for each
      4.  Develop an itinerary (list of daily activities) that each member of the
            community follows
2.  Finish your homework


EXTRA CREDIT* Worth ten extra points on the assignment
     1.  Write a persuasive paragraph that convinces people to move to your utopia.  Be sure to explain the pros of your utopia.  In addition, use one of the persusive techniques that we have discussed.  Such as: fear, testimonials, bandwagon etc.

02/11/13

Homework: 19&20 with five notes each chapter
1.  Discuss 15&16
2.  Take 17&18 Quiz
3.  Finish your own Utopia!!!!

02/08/13

Homework: None!!!!!!
1.  Discuss 15& 16
2.  Create your own utopia!

02/07/13

Homework: 17&18 with 5 notes each chapter
1.  Finish Quarterly assessment
2.  Take the quiz on 15&16
3.  Start your homework

02/06/13

Homework: None!!!!!!!

1.  8th grade quarterly assessment!!!!!!

02/05/13

Homework: Read 15&16 with five notes each chapter
1.  6-12 qoute review
2.  Quiz on 13&14
3. Start your homework

01/28/13

Homework: None!!!!!!!
1.  Total Portfolio 6
     Quiz 3&;4 50pts
     Notes 3&4 30pts
     MiniMo 20pts

Total Portfolio 7
    Quiz 9&10 50pts
    Notes 9&10 30pts
    Mini Mo 20pts

Total Portfolio 8
   Quiz 11&12 50pts
    Notes 11&12 30pts
   Mini Mo 20 pts
2.  Finish The Truman Show

01/23/13

Homework: Read 13&14 with 5 notes each chapter
                     All backwork is due by this Friday
1.  Quiz on 11&12
2.  Start homework

01/22/13

Homework:
Read chapters 11&12 with five notes each chapter
Backwork due by Friday

ALL GRADES UPDATED IN SCHOOTOOLS

1.  Quiz 9&10
2.  Grade Update
3.  Read 11&12

01/18/13

Homework: None!!!!!!!!!

GRADE BOOKS CLOSE NEXT FRIDAY THE 25th

1.  Research!!!!!!

01/17/13

Homework: None!!!!!!!!
1.  Totalling two portfolios!!!!
2.  Research!!!!!

01/15 & 01/16

Homework: 9&;10 with five notes each chapter
1.  Character Matching Activity
2.  Review 7&8
3.  Finish your rover blog
4.  Start your homework

01/14/13

Homework: Read Chapters 7&8 with five note each chapter
1.  Character review
2.  Start Homework

01/10/13

Homework: None
1.  Rover Resarch
 -Use the link on the right hand side of the blog
 - Type in the title of your team (ie. Entry, Descent and landing)
 - Begin reading
 - When you find an article you want to use, write the title and author down 
    and start taking notes

01/10/13

Homework: None
1.  Discuss 3&4
2.  Take 5&6 quiz

01/09/13

Homework: Read chapter 5&6 with 5 notes each chapter
1.  Quiz on 3&4
2.  Start your homework

01/07/12

Homework: Read chapter 3&4 with 5 notes each chapter
1.  Discuss Chapters 1&2 and look at the post its for any other questions
2.  Start Chapters 3&4

01/03/13

Homework: Corrections for Portfolio 3 due by Friday
                     Read chapters 1&2 with five notes each chapter
                       *Note* Chapter guide questions can be found under the science
                         fiction tab, scroll down and click on the live binder link

1.  Total Portfolio 4
       Banking Vocab/20
       Vocab 1-10 /30
       Vocab 11-20 /30
       MiniMo /20
2. 20-25 minutes to read chapters 1&2 and write down any questions
2.  5 minute discussion about chapters 1&2
3.  Start quiz on 1&2

01/02/13

Homework: Any corrections for portfolio 3 due Friday
1.  Total portfolio 3
  - put name on both sides of the portfolio card
  - record the following assignments
      Notes: /20
      N-T-K: /30
      Research Report: /50
  - enter the individual grades
  - no minimo for
  - Hand out The Giver