12/18/14

Homework: FIND/MAKE AN UGLY SWEATER TO WEAR TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!


1.  Vocabulary 11-20

12/17/14

Homework: None!!!!

Answer the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!!
Each question is worth 20 points!!!!!

1.  Explain (in detail) the deal that Peak and Peak's lawyers made with the judge.
2.  What happened to Peak's parents after Peak was born?
3.  Why did Peak begin to climb skyscrapers?
4.  How do you think Peak feels about moving to Thailand with his father?  Use general details from the text to support your answer.

Homework: Wednesday will be the second quiz on pages 21-40 
                   The second set of notes will be due on Wednesday as well (at least 10 notes) 

1.  Reading!!!!!!!!!!!!  (For twenty minutes)
2.  Vocabulary 1-10 additional assignment

12/15/14

Homework: Wednesday will be the second quiz on pages 21-40 
                   The second set of notes will be due on Wednesday as well (at least 10 notes) 

1.  Reading!!!!!!!!!!!!

12/12/14

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

1.  Concrete poem due by the end of the day today (first 20 minutes to work on the poem)
2.  Second 20 minutes continue Peak (next quiz will be on pages 21-40 with at least 10 notes for the section)

12/09/14 & 12/11/14

Homework: Concrete Poem due by Friday 













Room Assignments:
The Hub: Group A/Ptran
The Lab:  Group B/Porter
The Think Tank: C/Oakley
The Flex Room:  D/ Michaud

12/08/14

Homework:  All work from portfolio 1&2 due by the end of the day today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A good intro should have:

1.        A hook

2.       Background Information

3.       Thesis Statement

Example Topic:  Nanotechnology will benefit the CNY area.

Introduction 1:  Nanotech is cool.  It like makes bullet proof clothes and stuff.   We should definitely  have nano tech. 

Introduction 2: 

Imagine a future where the clothes you buy off the shelf make you bullet proof.  A future where cancer is beat by new technology that allows for the medicine to ONLY attack the harmful cells and leave the good cells alone.  A whole new world where the energy you use just by tapping keys on a keyboard can be harnessed by nanotechnology, built into your clothing, and used to recharge your portable devices.  Nanotechnology is a huge new field of science that helps create everything from the computer chip in you smart phone to new medicines that may one day help people with paralyzed limbs regain movement.  In addition, nanotechnology had the potential to bring a huge influx of jobs and money to a struggling economy.  Nanotechnology is a new field of study that will benefit the CNY area in a vast way.

Your Job: Based on the following picture write an introduction that introduces how at least one of Newton's Laws predicts the motion of cow and the dolphin.  

Homework: Any make up work for Portfolio 1&2 is due on Monday 

1.  Quiz on pages 1-20:

Peak Quiz 1:  Pages 1-20

                                       ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED IN COMPLETE SENTENCES

  1.        What happens to Peak when he is climbing the skyscraper?  (there are two major things)

  2.        Why does Peak “tag” buildings?

  3.        Why is Peak in so much trouble?  (There are two major reasons)

  4.        What is the punishment that Peak is facing?

2.  Vocab 1-10 

Make up work for portfolio 1&2 

Portfolio 1:  

1. Poe Notes (at least 30) go to poemuseum.org
2. The Monkeys Paw notes: Read the story and take at least 15 notes


Portfolio 2: 
1.  Read "The Hitchhiker" take at least 15 notes and answer the following questions:
   

-.As we are listening to the play, “The Hitchhiker” I want you to make a list of any elements in the story that created a feeling of suspense.  After you are done with that, write 2-3 sentences explaining a specific example of foreshadowing and how that affected the story

- At the beginning of the story, when Ronald Adams is telling us about himself, what is strange about the way he introduces himself?

- When Adams is asking the mechanic about hitchhikers, the mechanic mentions that it is pretty lonesome country out here.  Why does the mechanic mention that this is lonesome country out here?  

2.  Nanotech Notes:  Read at least 4 different articles about nanotechnology and take at least 10 notes each article:  

Here are the links: 

1..  Read and take notes (10 notes) on these articles:
      Nanotech Article 1 
     Nanotech Article 2 
     Nanotech Article 3 
2.  Independent Research
            Sweet Search
            Options to search:
                 Microchip Manufacturing
                 Nano technology in the work force
                 Nano technology

HOMEWORK:   SEE ME IF YOU ARE FAILING BY FRIDAY!!!!!!!
                            Read pages 1-20 by tomorrow 
                            You need at least 10 notes 
                            Quiz 1 will be tomorrow 

1.  Continue Reading Peak
2.  Vocab 1-10 


MAKE UP WORK FOR PORTFOLIO 1&2 (For half the points back)

Portfolio 1:  

1. Poe Notes (at least 30) go to poemuseum.org
2. The Monkeys Paw notes: Read the story and take at least 15 notes


Portfolio 2: 
1.  Read "The Hitchhiker" take at least 15 notes and answer the following questions:
   

-.As we are listening to the play, “The Hitchhiker” I want you to make a list of any elements in the story that created a feeling of suspense.  After you are done with that, write 2-3 sentences explaining a specific example of foreshadowing and how that affected the story

- At the beginning of the story, when Ronald Adams is telling us about himself, what is strange about the way he introduces himself?

- When Adams is asking the mechanic about hitchhikers, the mechanic mentions that it is pretty lonesome country out here.  Why does the mechanic mention that this is lonesome country out here?  

2.  Nanotech Notes:  Read at least 4 different articles about nanotechnology and take at least 10 notes each article:  

Here are the links: 

1..  Read and take notes (10 notes) on these articles:
      Nanotech Article 1 
     Nanotech Article 2 
     Nanotech Article 3 
2.  Independent Research
            Sweet Search
            Options to search:
                 Microchip Manufacturing
                 Nano technology in the work force
                 Nano technology
 MAKE SURE YOU RECORD THE TITLE OF YOUR ARTICLE WHEN YOU ARE TAKING NOTES

12/03/14

HOMEWORK:   SEE ME IF YOU ARE FAILING BY FRIDAY!!!!!!!

1.  GRADE CHECK IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2.  Continue Reading Peak


MAKE UP WORK FOR PORTFOLIO 1&2 (For half the points back)

Portfolio 1:  

1. Poe Notes (at least 30) go to poemuseum.org
2. The Monkeys Paw notes: Read the story and take at least 15 notes


Portfolio 2: 
1.  Read "The Hitchhiker" take at least 15 notes and answer the following questions:
   

-.As we are listening to the play, “The Hitchhiker” I want you to make a list of any elements in the story that created a feeling of suspense.  After you are done with that, write 2-3 sentences explaining a specific example of foreshadowing and how that affected the story

- At the beginning of the story, when Ronald Adams is telling us about himself, what is strange about the way he introduces himself?

- When Adams is asking the mechanic about hitchhikers, the mechanic mentions that it is pretty lonesome country out here.  Why does the mechanic mention that this is lonesome country out here?  

2.  Nanotech Notes:  Read at least 4 different articles about nanotechnology and take at least 10 notes each article:  

Here are the links: 

1..  Read and take notes (10 notes) on these articles:
      Nanotech Article 1 
     Nanotech Article 2 
     Nanotech Article 3 
2.  Independent Research
            Sweet Search
            Options to search:
                 Microchip Manufacturing
                 Nano technology in the work force
                 Nano technology
 MAKE SURE YOU RECORD THE TITLE OF YOUR ARTICLE WHEN YOU ARE TAKING NOTES

 

12/02/14

Homework: Finish the non fiction article about the mentality of a risk taker (minimum of 10 notes)!!!  

1.  10 minutes to finish the article (whatever you have left is homework)
2.  Begin the novel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   (10 notes each chapter!!!!!)

12/01/4

Homework:  None!!!!!!!!

1.  Examine the mentality of risk takers through non-fiction and film
2. 

Homework: Have a great BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 By today  you should have: 
                     - 4 articles about Mt. Everest Read 
                     - 4 sets of notes with at least 10 notes each (each note set should be labeled  with the title of 
                       the article)
                     - One note set can be made up the movies we have watched in class

Extra Credit Opportunity:  You can research up to 3 additional articles with 10 notes each article for an extra 5 points each on this assignment

Homework:  By next Tuesday you should have: 
                     - 4 articles about Mt. Everest Read 
                     - 4 sets of notes with at least 10 notes each (each note set should be labeled  with the title of 
                       the article)

1.  Compare and contrast the differing perspectives



2.  Continue with research

11/20/14

Homework:  By next Wednesday you should have: 
                     - 4 articles about Mt. Everest Read 
                     - 4 sets of notes with at least 10 notes each (each note set should be labeled  with the title of 
                       the article)
                   
1.  Watch the remainder of the movie Miracle of Everest 

11/19/14

Homework:  None!!!

1.  Watch the first 14 minutes of Miracle on Everest:  The story of Lincoln Hall and how he awoke after being pronounced dead.
2.  Continue Research
  Mt. Everest in the news!!!
  Mt. Everest in magazines!!!

11/18/14

Homework: None!!!!!!

1.  Mt. Everest in the news!!!
2.  Mt. Everest in magazines!!!
     

11/17/14

Homework: None 

1.



2.  Panoramic View 

3.  Why might people travel to extreme locations?
4.  50 years of Everest Climbers thoughts and perspectives 

11/14/14

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

1.  Final round nanotech pros and cons speech!!!!

Homework: None 

1.  Prepare your pros and cons speech
      -Use the four articles you have previously taken notes on
      -Your job is to decide whether or not nanotechnolgy has more pros for this area or more cons
      -Prepare a speech using the SPEAK Template that convinces the audience of your point of view

11/10/14

Homework: None 

1.  Fact vs Opinion 
2.  Discuss what makes a good presentation
3.  Discuss what makes good argument
     Examples:
       

      
4.  Begin nanotech presentation

11/07/14

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!


1..  Read and take notes (10 notes) on these additional articles:
     Nanotech Article 2 
     Nanotech Article 3 
2.  Independent Research
            Sweet Search
            Options to search:
                 Microchip Manufacturing
                 Nano technology in the work force
                 Nano technology
 MAKE SURE YOU RECORD THE TITLE OF YOUR ARTICLE WHEN YOU ARE TAKING NOTES

I will be collecting four note sheets today:
    1.  Nanotech article 1: 15 notes
    2.  Nanotech article 2: 10 notes
    3.  Nanotech article 3: 10 notes
    4.  Nanotech article 4: you decide how many notes

11/06/14

Homework:  Any work that you haven't made up must be done by Friday of this week!
                    Today you will be getting back 11&12 quiz and the Poe Notes 
                    Any revisions of the Suspense story will have to be done by Friday (You will get your grades 
                    today) 

1.  Finish Pros and Cons t-chart
2.  Read and take notes (10 notes) on these additional articles:
     Nanotech Article 2 
     Nanotech Article 3 
3.  Independent Research
            Sweet Search
            Options to search:
                 Microchip Manufacturing
                 Nano technology in the work force
                 Nano technology
 MAKE SURE YOU RECORD THE TITLE OF YOUR ARTICLE WHEN YOU ARE TAKING NOTES
               
               

11/05/14

Homework:  Any work that you haven't made up must be done by Friday of this week!
                    Today you will be getting back 11&12 quiz and the Poe Notes 
                    Any revisions of the Suspense story will have to be done by Friday (You will get your grades 
                    today) 

1.  Finish Pros and Cons t-chart
2.  Read and take notes (10 notes) on these additional articles:
     Nanotech Article 2 
     Nanotech Article 3 
   

11/04/14

Homework: None 

1.  Pros and Cons for Article 1

2.  Nanotech Article 1 
      General Questions for Article 1:
           1.  How big is the proposed plant?
           2.  How many people could this plant employ?
           3.  What uses the chips that this plant will produce?
           4.  How much revenue did the nanotech industry produce in 2012?
           5.  What are some of the skills needed to work in the nanotech field?
           6.  How much can a person make in the nanotech field?
           7.  What are some benefits to upstate New York if the Marcy Nanotech center is completed?
           8.  What are some negative aspects to the Marcy Nanotech center being built?

3   Nanotech Article 2 
4.  Nanotech Article 3 

11/03/14

Homework: None 

1.  Create an instruction card for "The Monkey's Paw"
     The card must have:
         1.  A drawing of the paw
         2.  Specific instructions for using the paw
         3.  A warning for the paw


1.  Nanotech Article 1 
      General Questions for Article 1:
           1.  How big is the proposed plant?
           2.  How many people could this plant employ?
           3.  What uses the chips that this plant will produce?
           4.  How much revenue did the nanotech industry produce in 2012?
           5.  What are some of the skills needed to work in the nanotech field?
           6.  How much can a person make in the nanotech field?
           7.  What are some benefits to upstate New York if the Marcy Nanotech center is completed?
           8.  What are some negative aspects to the Marcy Nanotech center being built?

2   Nanotech Article 2 
3.  Nanotech Article 3 

10/31/14

Happy Halloween

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

1.  Listen to "The Monkey's Paw"
2.  If there is time create an instruction card for "The Monkey's Paw"
     The card must have:
         1.  A drawing of the paw
         2.  Specific instructions for using the paw
         3.  A warning for the paw

Homework:   SUSPENSE STORY DUE BY THE END OF THE DAY THURSDAY
                     "The Moocher" story arc second chance: due by the end of the day Thursday for Full Credit 
                      Bring free read on Friday 

1.  Hitchhiker comprehension questions
2.  "The Monkey's Paw"

10/29/14

Homework:   SUSPENSE STORY DUE BY THE END OF THE DAY THURSDAY
                     "The Moocher" story arc second chance: due by the end of the day Thursday for Full Credit 
                      Bring free read on Friday 

1.  Listen to "The Hitchhiker"

Homework: ROUGH DRAFT OF SUSPENSE STORY IS DUE THIS THURSDAY BY THE END OF THE DAY****TODAY IN CLASS WILL BE THE LAST DAY TO WORK ON IT****** 

1.  Time to work on rough draft

   REMINDERS ABOUT THE STORY:
     1. THIS STORY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE OVERLY GORY
     2. YOU MAY WRITE A MYSTERY OR A SUSPENSE STORY


TOOLS TO HELP YOU:

Suspense Story Graphic Organizer
Suspense Story Starters 

10/27/14

Homework: ROUGH DRAFT OF SUSPENSE STORY IS DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY 

1.  Time to work on rough draft

   REMINDERS ABOUT THE STORY:
     1. THIS STORY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE OVERLY GORY
     2. YOU MAY WRITE A MYSTERY OR A SUSPENSE STORY


TOOLS TO HELP YOU:

Suspense Story Graphic Organizer
Suspense Story Starters 

Homework: ROUGH DRAFT OF SUSPENSE STORY IS DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY 

1.  NANOTECHNOLOGY INTRO



2. Nanotech Article

2.  Time to work on rough draft

   REMINDERS ABOUT THE STORY:
     1. THIS STORY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE OVERLY GORY
     2. YOU MAY WRITE A MYSTERY OR A SUSPENSE STORY


TOOLS TO HELP YOU:

Suspense Story Graphic Organizer
Suspense Story Starters 

10/22/14

Homework: ROUGH DRAFT OF SUSPENSE STORY IS DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY 

1.  Time to work on rough draft

   REMINDERS ABOUT THE STORY:
     1. THIS STORY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE OVERLY GORY
     2. YOU MAY WRITE A MYSTERY OR A SUSPENSE STORY


TOOLS TO HELP YOU:

Suspense Story Graphic Organizer
Suspense Story Starters 

10/21/14

Homework: Poe notes due tomorrow (Should have about 25-30 notes total) 

1.  Listen to "The Tell-Tale Heart"
2.  Discuss with story partner what made "The Tell-Tale Heart" suspenseful or frightening
3.  Begin story

    REMINDERS ABOUT THE STORY:
     1. THIS STORY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE OVERLY GORY
     2. YOU MAY WRITE A MYSTERY OR A SUSPENSE STORY

10/20/14

Homework: None!!!!!

1. SRI
    User Name: Student ID
    Password: pg1234
2,  Poe Notes 
3.  Listen to "The Tell-Tale Heart  '

10/17/14

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

1.  Finish the horror suspense notes (If you were absent yesterday go to yesterdays blog post and there is a
     live link to the notes
2.  Stop Drop and Read

10/16/14

Homework: Bring your free read tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.  Horror/Suspense background notes
2.  Poe Fact or Fiction

10/15/14

Homework: Finish "The Moocher" Story Arc 

1.  Finish "The Moocher"
2.  Finish the elements of the story (story arc)
3.  Continue Poe Scavenger Hunt

10/14/14

Homework: None

1.  Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt
   Go to: poemuseum.org
              - Take as many notes as you can about Poe's life
              - We will continue this tomorrow in class

10/10/14

Homework: None!!!! Have a great weekend!!!

1.  Finish the quiz 11&12 if you haven't finished it.
2.  Discuss Similarities and differences
3.  Read "The Moocher"
4.  Create a story arc for the story

10/08/14

Homework: Chapter 12 with 10 notes 

1.  9&10 note check
2.  9&10 quiz review
3.  Begin Homework

10/07/14

Homework: Chapter 11 with 10 notes 

1.  Chapter 9&10 quiz
2.  Begin Homework

10/06/14

Homework: chapter 10 with 10 notes

1.  Station in writing:  comprehension questions and review
2.  Begin homework: chapter 10 with 10 notes

10/03/14

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!

Track the Manufacturing Process

1. What land (natural resources) are used to produce the product?

2. What labor (jobs/tasks) are done to produce the product?

3. What capital (machinery) is used to produce the product?

How Toilet Paper is Made Movie

"How Products are Made" Volume 6

10/02/14

Homework: Chapter 9 with 10 notes 

1.  Finish the literary device hunt (toggle back to yesterdays blog post for directions)
2.  Begin Homework
3.  Chapter 7&8 review

10/01/14

Homework: Finish the literary device hunt 

1.  Literary Device Hunt:

    Directions: 1.  Look up the definitions of the following literary devices
                     2  Once you know the definition of the literary devices either find an example from The 
                         Outsiders or create an example from The Outsiders that uses characters/situations from The                          Outsiders.
 
      Simile
      Foreshadowing
      Personification
      Symbolism
      Hyperbole
   

09/30/14

Homework: Chapter 8 with 10 notes 

1.  Vocabulary Review
        Create a story that uses all 20 vocabulary words
               - Highlight/Underline the vocabulary words in the story
               - Choose one of the following story starters to begin your story

   Story Starter Options:
         1.  Write a thank you note to a friend who gave you ONION flavored chewing gum
         2.  Write a story about an average day in a different century (can be any century you choose)
         3.  Write a story that tells a creature from a distant planet what pollution is.
         4.  Write a story about the day you got hired at a pet store and 300 mice got loose.

Homework: Chapter 7 with 10 notes 
  1.  Chapter 5&6 review
  2.  Start homework

09/26/14

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!!
                   You can check your Portfolio 1 grade in schooltool

1.  Free Read Friday in the auditorium

09/25/14

Homework: Read Chapter 7 with 10 notes
                   Check your portfolio 1 grade on schooltool 
                   Bring your free read tomorrow!!!!!!!

1.  Click on this link:  thuntELA  to take you to the socrative 5&6 quiz
       -the classroom name is thuntELA

09/24/14

Homework: 1. Check your grade for portfolio 1 on school tool 
                          Assignments for portfolio 1 are:
                              Notes 1&2  /20pts 
                              Quiz 1&2    / 60pts 
                              DoJo         /20pts 
                   2.  BYOD tomorrow quiz 5&6 
                   3.  Bring free read on Friday 

1.  Poem interpretation

09/23/14

Homework: Read Chapter 6 with 10 notes 

1.  Create your own copy of "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
2.  Watch the movie "Punks vs Jocks" and discuss the similarities and differences between the novel and the
     documentary

09/22/14

Homework: Chapter 5 with 10 notes
1.  Review 3&4
2.  Start homework

09/19/14

Homework:  Have a great weekend!!!!!

1.  Quiz on 3&4
     -Click on the link: thuntELA
     -the name of the classroom is thuntELA

09/18/14

Homework:  Chapter 4 with 10 notes 
                    Quiz on 3&4 tomorrow 

1.  Vocabulary 11-20
2.  Extra Assignment for vocab 11-20

09/17/14

Homework: None

1.  Book Mobile
2.  9th period whole team free read in the auditorium

OPEN HOUSE AGENDA
1.  Common Behavior Expectations

09/16/14

Homework: MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR OUTSIDERS BOOK TOMORROW!!!!
                   IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN FREE READ BOOK BRING IT TOMORROW!!!!!!!

1. Modern Regional Tensions
2.  How much progress has been made toward healing the nation's wounds after the civil war?
      -Using text based details (at least three) answer the above question in a short answer

09/15/14

Homework: Chapter 3 with 10 notes 

1.  Quiz 1&2 Review
2.  Character Review
3.  Begin homework

09/12/14

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

1.  Check 1&2 notes
2.  Take quiz 1&2
       - Click on the link thuntELA 
       - thuntELA is the name of the classroom
       - Enter your last name and then first name

09/11/14

Homework: Chapter 2 with 10 notes 

1.  Review of chapter 1
2.  Vocabulary 1-10

09/10/14

Homework: Chapter 1 with ten notes (quiz on Friday) 

1.  Discuss how to take notes
2.  Explain where they can find chapter guide questions
3.  Begin reading and checking notes
4.  Begin vocabulary 1-10 if there is time

09/09/14

Homework: None 

1.  Finish The Outsiders background notes
2.  Assign novels

09/08/24

Homework: None 

1.  ELA LAT Assessment
2.  Co-Teach with Mr. Michaud
       -Creating a professional identity as a global citizen

09/05/14

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!

1.  Large group kitchen utensil activity/presentation
2.  Dine-around presentation regarding what it means to be a good audience
3.  Afternoon testing: science and social studies LAT

09/04/14

Homework: None 

1.  The Outsiders background notes

09/03/14

Homework: None 

1. Finish Bubble Map Activity
2.  The Outsiders Background Information

09/02/14

Homework: None

Welcome Back!!!!

1.  Introductions
2.  Classroom Procedures
     -Late Policy- I will accept work up until the end of the day on the day that it is due for same day
      late credit (80% of the original possible points)
     - Mailbox system
3.  Bubble Map Activity
   

Conference: Day 1

CULTURE OF INQUIRY AND ENGAGEMENT

1) What does student engagement look like?
2) Systems and expectations that help ensure student engagement.
   

Homework: Finish the book by Monday with 5 notes each chapter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today we will be researching geothermal energy!!

06/09/14

Homework: Chapter 23 and 24 with five notes each chapter 

Today we will be studying fossil fuels as a source of energy!!!!









Dine around public speaking test:

As a group choose an energy to create a news report on.
  -The news report should be about 1-2 minutes in length
  - The news report must be based on facts that you have researched

What I will be looking for during the evaluation are these qualites:
    -Voice level
    - Eye contact
    - Confident posture
    - Who reports the most accurate information
 

06/06/14

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!

Today we will be researching nuclear energy!

06/05/14

Homework: Read Chapters 21 & 22 with five notes each chapter 

1.  Today we will be researching Hydro-Electric energy 

Homework: Chapter 19 & 20 with 5 notes each chapter 

Energy Explorations: Click on the energy tab to take you to various materials about the energies we will be researching!!

Today we will be researching solar energy! 

Homework: Read chapter 17&18 with five notes each chapter! 

Energy Explorations: Click on the energy tab to take you to various materials about the energies we will be researching!!


Wind Energy:

05/29/14

Homework: There will be a quiz on 13,14,15 & 16 tomorrow!!! 
                   You should have five notes each chapter 

1.  Social Studies non-fiction reading
2.  Examining desegregation of schools 60 years after Brown vs Board of Education

05/28/14

Homework: Chapter 15&16 with five notes each chapter!! There will be a quiz on 13-16 

1.  Characterization with positive and negative qualities

    1.  With your group decide on four characters from the book
    2.  On the back of your sheet write at least 2 positive characteristics for each character and at least 2
         negative characteristics for each character
    3.  On the front of your sheet write a short 3-4 sentence paragraph in each box describing each
         character's positive and negative qualities....Be sure to use TBD's to support your answer.
   

5/27/14

Homework: Read chapter 13&14 with five notes each chapter 

1.  Categorizing various words/topic from TSB 

Steps: 
    1.  Cut all the words out from the worksheet 
    2.  Begin arranging your words according to categories that you and your group determine 
    3.  When you are done categorizing the words come up with titles for your categories 
    4.  On different color index cards write the title of your category and all the words associated with that 
         category 
    5.  Be sure you can justify your categories 

05/22/14

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

1.  Total Portfolio 4
     1.  Notes 1-4  /20pts
     2.  Quiz 1-4   /60pts
     3.  MiniMo    /20pts

2.  Character behaviors/words/actions chart
3.  Time to read

05/21/14

Homework: 11&12 with five notes each chapter 

1.  Discuss 5-8 quiz 
2.  Character quotes/behaviors/actions and what they reveal about the character 
3.  Begin homework 

05/20/14

Homework: Chapter 9&10 with five notes each chapter 

1.  Character Review Game: 
         One example of what the character would NEVER say 
         One example of what the character WOULD say 
2.  Quiz on 7&8 
3.  Begin homework 

05/19/14

Homework: Read chapter 7&8 with 5 notes each chapter (there will be a quiz on 5-8 tomorrow) 

1.  Analyzing conflicts (internal vs external)
2.  Begin homework

05/16/14

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!

1.  Character Review
2.  Plot events review

05/15/14

Homework: Chapter 5 &6  with 5 notes each chapter 

1.  Total Portfolio 3
        1.  Notes 5&6    /20pts
        2.  Quiz 5&6      /20pts
        3.  MiniMo         /20pts
2.  Take quiz for TSB on 1-4
3.  Begin Homework
                   

05/14/14

Homework: Chapter 4 with 10 notes (there will be a quiz on 1-4 tomorrow) 

1.  Check notes for 1-3
2.  Discuss chapters 1-3
3.  Character emotions chart
4.  Begin homework

05/13/14

Homework: Finish chapter 3 with ten notes 

1.  Read two brief excerpts from an article to determine author's purpose
2.  Develop a pros and cons list for the topic using text based details
3.  Decide which argument is stronger and write a thesis statement

05/12/14

Homework: Finish Chapter 1&2 by tomorrow! 
                   10 notes EACH chapter 

1.  Discuss Characterization 
2.  Begin filling out a characterization graphic organizer for Cole 
3.  Time to begin homework 

05/09/14

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!

1.  Assign Books
2.  Discuss information on collage
3.  Start the novel

Homework: TSB Collage Due by end of the class period on Thursday (DROP THE COLLAGE IN MY DROP BOX OR EMAIL ME A LINK TO THE PROJECT)  

1.  Background Collage for our next novel TSB
     Here is what needs to be included in your collage

      1. Two pictures of totem poles

2. Two facts about totem poles

3.  Two pictures of the island that Cole is on

4.  Two Facts about Ketchikan, Alaska (the island Cole is on)  

5.  One picture of the Spirit Bear

6.   One fact about the spirit bear

You can do this collage in any program you want as long as it is digital.

A big portion of your grade will be based upon effort! 

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY FOR UP TO 10PTS ADDED ON TO A PORTFOLIO OF YOUR CHOICE!!!

1.  Skim through the novel to find up to 10 words you are unfamiliar with 

2.  Create a vocabulary packet for those ten words:  

        The Vocabulary packet must include:

             - a cover page with the word, definition and part of speech 

             - two additional assignments that test the spelling, definition, and part of speech of the word 

             - you must have a blank copy and a key printed off 

             - you may work with a partner 

    

05/07/14

Homework: TSB Collage Due by end of the class period on Thursday 

1.  Background Collage for our next novel TSB
     Here is what needs to be included in your collage

       1.                                             Two pictures of totem poles

2.                                           Two facts about totem poles

3.                                           Two pictures of the island that Cole is on

4.                                          Two Facts about Ketchikan, Alaska (the island Cole is on)  

5.                                           One picture of the Spirit Bear

6.                                           One fact about the spirit bear

You can do this collage in any program you want as long as it is digital.

A big portion of your grade will be based upon effort!  

05/05/14

Homework: None!!!



Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story   Click on this link to take you to learn more about of our guest speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan.  

USHMM: Click on this link to see different stories of people who were effected by the Holocaust

Common  Questions about the Holocaust:  Click on this link to take you to The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum where they answer common questions about the Holocaust

Interview with Marion Blumenthal Lazan

1.  Discuss the visit
2.  Chapter 7&8 Quiz

Homework: Chapter 7&8 done by Friday 

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story   Click on this link to take you to learn more about of our guest speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan.  

USHMM: Click on this link to see different stories of people who were effected by the Holocaust

Common  Questions about the Holocaust:  Click on this link to take you to The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum where they answer common questions about the Holocaust

Interview with Marion Blumenthal Lazan

1.  Total Portfolio 2:
       Notes 3&4   /20pts
       Quiz 3&4     /60pts
       MiniMo       /20pts
2.  Partner Read chapters 7&8

4/29/14

Homework: Chapter 7&8 done by Wednesday  

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story   Click on this link to take you to learn more about of our guest speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan.  

USHMM: Click on this link to see different stories of people who were effected by the Holocaust

Common  Questions about the Holocaust:  Click on this link to take you to The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum where they answer common questions about the Holocaust

1.  Interview with Marion Blumenthal Lazan
2.  Partner Read chapters 78

04/28/14

Homework: Chapter 7&8 done by Wednesday  

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story   Click on this link to take you to learn more about of our guest speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan.  

USHMM: Click on this link to see different stories of people who were effected by the Holocaust

Common  Questions about the Holocaust:  Click on this link to take you to The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum where they answer common questions about the Holocaust

1.  Partner Read chapters 7&8

04/17/14

Homework: HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.  Quiz for chapter 5&6

04/16/14

Homework: Chapter 5&6 done by Thursday 

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story   Click on this link to take you to learn more about of our guest speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan.  

USHMM: Click on this link to see different stories of people who were effected by the Holocaust

Common  Questions about the Holocaust:  Click on this link to take you to The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum where they answer common questions about the Holocaust

1.  Partner read to finish 5&6

04/15/14

Homework: Chapter 5&6 done by Thursday 

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story   Click on this link to take you to learn more about of our guest speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan.  

USHMM: Click on this link to see different stories of people who were effected by the Holocaust

1.  Total Portfolio 1:
         Notes for 1&2   /20pts
         Quiz for 1&2     /60pts
         MiniMo             /20pts
2.  Review quiz 3&4
3.  Continue reading

Homework: Chapter 5&6 done by Thursday 

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story   Click on this link to take you to learn more about of our guest speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan.  

USHMM: Click on this link to see different stories of people who were effected by the Holocaust

1.  Finish quiz on chapters 3&4
2.  Continue the novel with notes!

Homework: Chapter 3&4 should be done by Friday!  A short quiz will be given! 

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story   Click on this link to take you to learn more about of our guest speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan.  

1.  Group Review of quiz 1&2 
2.  Continue the novel 

Homework: Chapter 3&4 should be done by Friday!  A short quiz will be given! 

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story   Click on this link to take you to learn more about of our guest speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan.  

1.  Take the short quiz on 1&2 (Books may be used!!!) 
2.  Whatever time is left over you may continue reading 

04/07/14

Homework: Finish Chapter 2 by Wednesday (there will be a short quiz) 

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story   Click on this link to take you to learn more about of our guest speaker, Marion Blumenthal Lazan.  

1.  Share out what we know about Marion Blumenthal Lazan
2.  Continue reading the novel with notes 

04/04/13

Homework: None!!!!

1.  Begin Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story 

03/31/14

Homework: None!!! 

State test on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week!!

1.  Short answer: 
     What were the reactions of different people to the Holocaust?  Use evidence from at least TWO different sources to explain your answer!! 

2.  Play the state test vocabulary review game!! ( Go to 3/27 & 3/28 post and click on the link) 

03/27/14 & 3/28/14

Homework: Anne Frank packet due by tomorrow!!!!

State Test Vocabulary Review Game 

1.  Choose a non-fiction article to read 

Interview with Miep Gies: Miep Gies answers a variety of questions. Everything from how she felt when         the Franks were caught to how and why she decided to help the Frank's when asked.  

"The Last Seven Months" An interview with Hannah Elisabeth Pick-Goslar: pg 515 in the green book:           An interview with one of Anne Frank's childhood friends.  The interview speaks about what was happening in Amsterdam after the Franks went into hiding.  The interview also speaks about after Hannah Pick Goslar was captured and eventually discovered that Anne Frank was in the same camp as her. 

 "All But My Life"  An interview with Gerda Weissmann Klein: pg 522 in the green book: An interview 
  with a woman who survived a march from a concentration camp towards the end of the war.  

 "A Diary from Another World"  a newspaper article written by Gerda Weissmann Klein" pg 528 in the
 green book:  Gerda Weissmann Klein writes an article that speaks about when she visited the hiding place of Anne Frank.  

Unites States Holocaust Memorial Museum:  Click on this link to take you to a website that discusses various ways that people/countries/organizations helped Jewish people during the Holocaust.  

03/25/14

Homework: Anne Frank packet due by Friday!!!  (Extra copies can be found under the Anne Frank tab) 
1.  Finish the play/finish the packet 
2.  Start the Anne Frank movie 

03/24/14

Homework: Note packet due by Friday!!!!!!  (Extra copies can be found under the Anne Frank tab) 

1.  Finish acting scenes 1&2
3.  Watch 4&5

03/19/14

Homework: None!!!!

1.  Discuss Scene 1
2.  Act out Scene 2 
3.  Time to fill out note packet 
4.  Begin Scene 3 

03/18/14

Homework: None!!!!

1.  Finish note sheet for Act I 
2.  Read Act II Scene I on your own!

03/17/14

HAPPY ST.PATRICK'S DAY

Homework: None 

1.  Finish watching scene 4&5
2.  Read ACT II Scene I on your own 

03/14/14

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!

1.  Watch scenes 4 and 5 in Anne Frank
2.  8th Grade LAT Test

03/13/14

Homework: None 

1.  Total Portfolio 4:
    1.  Vocab 1-10   /20pts
    2.  Vocab 11-20   /20pts
    3.  Background notes  /40pts
    4.  MiniMo                /20pts

2.  Finish Scene III on your own

03/11/14

Homework: None
 1.  Finish acting out scenes 1&2
 2.  Read scene 3 on your own





Critical Reasoning Skills:
Brainpop 

03/10/14

Homework: None! 

1.  Act out scenes 1& 2

03/07/14

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

1.  Iron Jawed Angels Movie in large group!
2.  Collect Vocabulary 11-20

Induction

Homework: None

1.  Finish your non-fiction article
2.  Share back with your group the 5-6 most important facts or events from your article

03/04/14

Homework: None 

 ANNOUNCEMENT: ALL VOCABULARY SHEETS AND WORDS CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE ANNE FRANK TAB 

1.  Collect Homework 
2.  Discuss WWII and background information to Anne Frank 
3.  Read a  non-fiction article 

03/03/14

Homework: Extra Vocabulary Assignment  for 1-10 
                  Vocabulary can be found under the Anne Frank Tab 
1.  Collect Giver books
2.  Vocabulary 1-10
3.  Time to start homework

02/28/14

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!

      SCHOOLTOOL HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PORTFOLIO 3 GRADES 

1.  AM Project Time
     Guest speaker about tech's gizmos and gadgets!!!!

2.  PM Project:
     1.  Finish math/science test
     2.  STEAM in one word (work with apps on the iPads)

3.  Total Literacy Portfolio 3:

  1.  Notes 17&18   /20pts
  2.  Quiz 17&18   /60pts
  3.  MiniMo         /20pts
   

Homework: Unit Test on Wednesday 
                   Use the links below to study key terms and characters! 

1.  Literary Elements Review!
Quizlet Literary Elements Review 

2.  Character Review
Quizlet Character Review 

02/23/14

Homework: The book should be finished with 15 notes 
                   Unit Test on Wednesday 
1.  Pick your two persuasive strategies 
2.  Work on your persuasive presentation 

02/13/14

Homework: Finish the book by tomorrow with 15 notes altogether
                  Bring your free read!!!!

1.  Finish Science Fiction Propaganda 
    1.  Choose a side 
    2.  Support your side 
    3.  Create SOMETHING 
         -Must have the facts you used for support 
         - Must have 2-3 examples of persuasive strategies 

02/11/14

Homework: Finish the book by Friday with 15 notes altogether!!!!
1.  10 minutes to read
2.  Persuasive elements with Michaud: Is The Giver science fiction

02/10/14

Homework: Chapter 20 with 10 notes!!!!!!

1.  Quiz 17&18
2.  Start your homework
3.  Why is The Giver science fiction

02/07/14

Homework: None!!!!!!!

1.  Quiz for Science
2.  Total Portfolio 2
3.  FREE READ!!!!!!!!

02/06/14

Homework: Chapter 19 with 10 notes!!!!!
                   Bring Your Free Read Tomorrow!!!!

1.  Morning Project Time for eighth grade quarterly assessment
2.  Total Portfolio 1 MP 3
      1.  Notes 13&14   /20pts
      2.  Quiz 13&14    /60pts
      3.  MiniMo          /20pts
3.  Total Portfolio 2
     1.  Notes 15&;16   /20pts
     2.  Quiz 15&16   /60pts
     3.  MiniMo        /20pts
4.  BINDER CLEAN OUT!!!!!!

02/05/14

Homework: 17&18 with 10 notes each due tomorrow 
                   Quiz on 17&18 tomorrow 
                    Bring Free Read Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 

1.  Discussion: Which society is more effective and why? 
                       Which society is more capable of surviving? 
2.  Short story "Examination Day" 
3.  Free read check in 

02/03/14

Homework: Chapter 17&18 with ten notes EACH due by Wednesday!!!!
                    BRING FREE READ WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY 

1.  T-Chart 
      Today's Problems/Our Solutions 
      The Book's Problems/Their Solutions 
2.  Discuss Quiz 15&16 
3.  Begin homework!!!!!!