Homework: None!!!!!!!!
1. Writing format quiz on google classroom
2. Discuss the characteristics of a good teacher
3. Discuss the characteristics of a good student
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
09/08/15
Homework: None!!!!!!
1. Welcome and explanation of certain classroom policies:
1. No late work accepted, but I do drop the lowest grade of the marking period
2. Some work will be done on google classroom this year
The code to join is: vv2yko
3. No Cell Phones
4. You can always check this page for homework!
5. What makes a good teacher?
6. What makes a student?
1. Welcome and explanation of certain classroom policies:
1. No late work accepted, but I do drop the lowest grade of the marking period
2. Some work will be done on google classroom this year
The code to join is: vv2yko
3. No Cell Phones
4. You can always check this page for homework!
5. What makes a good teacher?
6. What makes a student?
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Monday, June 15, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
06/12/15
Homework: CHECK YOUR SCHOOLTOOL GRADE!!!!!!!!!!!
IF you have any questions about your grade see me by MONDAY!!!!!!!
If you have a zero for an assignment that you think you did please see me to look through the
no-name pile!!!!!!
1. Finish the analyzing photos presentation
IF you have any questions about your grade see me by MONDAY!!!!!!!
If you have a zero for an assignment that you think you did please see me to look through the
no-name pile!!!!!!
1. Finish the analyzing photos presentation
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Monday, June 8, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!
Directions for 7th period Din-o-Round:
With a partner read the following articles WITH A PARTNER and answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper!
Irena Sendler :
Questions for this article:
1. How man children did Ms. Sendler help save?
2. How did she help these children?
3. How was her story brought to the world?
4. What eventually happened to Ms. Sendler?
5. What was Ms. Sendler's plan for the information she stored in jars that she buried?
Miep Gies
Questions for this article:
1. Why did Ms. Gies take on the responsibility of hiding the Franks?
2. Is there any concrete answer for the question: Who turned the Franks, the Van Pells, and Mr. Pfieffer in?
3. How did Ms. Geis feel when the Franks, the Van Pells and Mr. Pfieffer were caught?
4. What trouble did Ms. Gies get into when she was caught hiding Jewish people?
5. In Ms. Gies' opinion what was the worst thing the Nazi Party was doing to Jewish people?
6. What message would Ms. Gies pass along to students who are studying The Diary of Anne Frank?
Fake epidemic saves lives during the Holocaust: The story of Eugene Lazowski
Questions for this article:
1. How did Dr. Lazowski help Jewish people during the Holocaust?(There are two ways)
2. How many Jewish people was Dr. Lazowski able to help?
Directions for 7th period Din-o-Round:
With a partner read the following articles WITH A PARTNER and answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper!
Irena Sendler :
Questions for this article:
1. How man children did Ms. Sendler help save?
2. How did she help these children?
3. How was her story brought to the world?
4. What eventually happened to Ms. Sendler?
5. What was Ms. Sendler's plan for the information she stored in jars that she buried?
Miep Gies
Questions for this article:
1. Why did Ms. Gies take on the responsibility of hiding the Franks?
2. Is there any concrete answer for the question: Who turned the Franks, the Van Pells, and Mr. Pfieffer in?
3. How did Ms. Geis feel when the Franks, the Van Pells and Mr. Pfieffer were caught?
4. What trouble did Ms. Gies get into when she was caught hiding Jewish people?
5. In Ms. Gies' opinion what was the worst thing the Nazi Party was doing to Jewish people?
6. What message would Ms. Gies pass along to students who are studying The Diary of Anne Frank?
Fake epidemic saves lives during the Holocaust: The story of Eugene Lazowski
Questions for this article:
1. How did Dr. Lazowski help Jewish people during the Holocaust?(There are two ways)
2. How many Jewish people was Dr. Lazowski able to help?
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
05/28/15
Homework: Note sheet for Act I is due tomorrow
(If you lost a copy there is a copy of the note sheet there is another copy available under the Anne Frank tab entitled "Note Sheets for Act I and Act II")
1. Finish watching Scene 1 Act II
2. Read Scene 2 Act II
(If you lost a copy there is a copy of the note sheet there is another copy available under the Anne Frank tab entitled "Note Sheets for Act I and Act II")
1. Finish watching Scene 1 Act II
2. Read Scene 2 Act II
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
05/27/15
Homework: Note sheet for ALL of Act I should be done by Friday
(If you lost a copy there is a copy of the note sheet there is another copy available under the Anne Frank tab entitled "Note Sheets for Act I and Act II")
1. Finish watching Act I
2 Finish up the note sheet for Act I
3. Start Act II Scene I
(If you lost a copy there is a copy of the note sheet there is another copy available under the Anne Frank tab entitled "Note Sheets for Act I and Act II")
1. Finish watching Act I
2 Finish up the note sheet for Act I
3. Start Act II Scene I
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
05/26/15
Homework: Note sheet for ALL of Act I should be done by Friday
(If you lost a copy there is a copy of the note sheet there is another copy available under the Anne Frank tab entitled "Note Sheets for Act I and Act II")
1. 10-15 mins to finish reading scene 3
2. Watch Anne Frank the play
(If you lost a copy there is a copy of the note sheet there is another copy available under the Anne Frank tab entitled "Note Sheets for Act I and Act II")
1. 10-15 mins to finish reading scene 3
2. Watch Anne Frank the play
Thursday, May 21, 2015
05/21/15
Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!
1. SRI
2. Read the rest of Act I Scene 3 on your own
9th Period Research Project:
Manhattan Project
1. SRI
2. Read the rest of Act I Scene 3 on your own
9th Period Research Project:
Manhattan Project
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
05/20/15
Homework: None!!!!!!!!!
5 WEEK REPORTS ARE DONE!!!!!!!!
1. Finish Acting out Scene 2
2. Read Scene 3 on your own
5 WEEK REPORTS ARE DONE!!!!!!!!
1. Finish Acting out Scene 2
2. Read Scene 3 on your own
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
05/13/15
Homework: NONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. Collect books!!!!
2. Quiz on 21,22,&23 Answer all questions in complete sentences
1. Why does Jonas decide to leave early?
2. How is the community searching for him?
3. How is Jonas keeping Gabe alive?
4. How is the landscape changing?
5. How does the book actually end?
3. Review the quiz
1. Collect books!!!!
2. Quiz on 21,22,&23 Answer all questions in complete sentences
1. Why does Jonas decide to leave early?
2. How is the community searching for him?
3. How is Jonas keeping Gabe alive?
4. How is the landscape changing?
5. How does the book actually end?
3. Review the quiz
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
05/12/15
Homework: Driver's License due by the end of today
1. Collect Giver books
2. Driver's License work day!!!!!!!
1. Collect Giver books
2. Driver's License work day!!!!!!!
Monday, May 11, 2015
05/11/15
Homework: Ending of The Giver due by the end of the class today
Science Fiction Driver's License due by the end of the day Tuesday
1. Work day on ending of The Giver
2. Work day on Driver's License
Science Fiction Driver's License due by the end of the day Tuesday
1. Work day on ending of The Giver
2. Work day on Driver's License
Friday, May 8, 2015
05/08/15
Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOUR PROJECTS ARE DUE TODAY BY 11:59
If you are sharing with me via google docs please you the email thunt@esmschools.org
If you want to print it off please come see me!
1. Create your own science fiction character!!!!!
Environmental Changes:
Global Cooling
Global Warming
Sea Level Rising
Desertification
Overpopulation
YOUR PROJECTS ARE DUE TODAY BY 11:59
If you are sharing with me via google docs please you the email thunt@esmschools.org
If you want to print it off please come see me!
1. Create your own science fiction character!!!!!
Environmental Changes:
Global Cooling
Global Warming
Sea Level Rising
Desertification
Overpopulation
Thursday, May 7, 2015
05/07/15
Homework: The Giver project is due by this Friday
There will be no more time in class to work on this or to submit it
If you want to share the document with me use the email thunt@esmschools.org
If you need to print part of this off please see me first
Chapters 21,22,&23 are also due on Friday (with ten notes)
1. Write your own ending to The Giver
1 paragraph=65pts
2 paragraphs = 80pts
3 paragraphs = 90 pts
3 paragraphs and an illustration = 100pts
There will be no more time in class to work on this or to submit it
If you want to share the document with me use the email thunt@esmschools.org
If you need to print part of this off please see me first
Chapters 21,22,&23 are also due on Friday (with ten notes)
1. Write your own ending to The Giver
1 paragraph=65pts
2 paragraphs = 80pts
3 paragraphs = 90 pts
3 paragraphs and an illustration = 100pts
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
05/06/15
Homework: The Giver project is due by this Friday
There will be no more time in class to work on this or to submit it
If you want to share the document with me use the email thunt@esmschools.org
If you need to print part of this off please see me first
Chapters 21,22,&23 are also due on Friday (with ten notes)
1. Quiz on chapter 19&20 ( all answers must be answered in complete sentences)
1. What does a release actually mean?
2. How does Jonas find out what a release actually means and how does he react?
3. What do the giver and Jonas decide to do?
4. Who was Rosemary in relation to the giver?
5. If you could recommend two changes to the community what would the be? Justify your answer.
2. Finish the novel
3. Discuss the quiz
4. Static vs Dynamic Characters
-How has Jonas changed from the beginning of the novel to the end of the novel?
There will be no more time in class to work on this or to submit it
If you want to share the document with me use the email thunt@esmschools.org
If you need to print part of this off please see me first
Chapters 21,22,&23 are also due on Friday (with ten notes)
1. Quiz on chapter 19&20 ( all answers must be answered in complete sentences)
1. What does a release actually mean?
2. How does Jonas find out what a release actually means and how does he react?
3. What do the giver and Jonas decide to do?
4. Who was Rosemary in relation to the giver?
5. If you could recommend two changes to the community what would the be? Justify your answer.
2. Finish the novel
3. Discuss the quiz
4. Static vs Dynamic Characters
-How has Jonas changed from the beginning of the novel to the end of the novel?
Friday, May 1, 2015
05/01/15 & 05/04/15&5/05/15
Homework: The current project we are working on will be due this Friday !
Today will be the last day to work on the project in class!!
If you want to share the document with me in google docs use the email thunt@esmschools.org
If you need to print your document please speak to me first!!
There will be a quiz on 19&20 tomorrow!!!!!!!
1. Finish the justification for the utopia. The justification should explain why the community decided to create a utopia to begin with. What was happening in the world that made them want to create a separate society that was intended to be perfect? (6-8 sentences)
2. Finish the two sets of rules. For specific direction to the rules click here. Remember the two questions that the rules must answer are:
1. How does this rule make sure that everyone within the community remains happy?
2. How does this rule make sure that their community will last a long time?
(If you have ten rules the highest grade you will receive is a 90. If you have twenty rules the highest grade you will receive is a 100)
3. The last part of this project will be an explanation discussing whether or not the community in The Giver was a successful utopia. Why or why not? (6-8 sentences)
Today will be the last day to work on the project in class!!
If you want to share the document with me in google docs use the email thunt@esmschools.org
If you need to print your document please speak to me first!!
There will be a quiz on 19&20 tomorrow!!!!!!!
1. Finish the justification for the utopia. The justification should explain why the community decided to create a utopia to begin with. What was happening in the world that made them want to create a separate society that was intended to be perfect? (6-8 sentences)
2. Finish the two sets of rules. For specific direction to the rules click here. Remember the two questions that the rules must answer are:
1. How does this rule make sure that everyone within the community remains happy?
2. How does this rule make sure that their community will last a long time?
(If you have ten rules the highest grade you will receive is a 90. If you have twenty rules the highest grade you will receive is a 100)
3. The last part of this project will be an explanation discussing whether or not the community in The Giver was a successful utopia. Why or why not? (6-8 sentences)
Thursday, April 30, 2015
04/30/15
Homework: Chapters 19&20 with ten notes due by Monday!!!!!!
1. Quiz on 17&18 (All questions must be answered in complete sentences)
1. What did the community declare that was out of the ordinary?
2. What game were Jonas's friends playing and how did Jonas react to the game?
3. Why did Jonas react this way to the game?
4. What did Asher think about the way Jonas was acting?
5. Will Jonas ever be able to have any real friends within the community? Why or why not?
1. Quiz on 17&18 (All questions must be answered in complete sentences)
1. What did the community declare that was out of the ordinary?
2. What game were Jonas's friends playing and how did Jonas react to the game?
3. Why did Jonas react this way to the game?
4. What did Asher think about the way Jonas was acting?
5. Will Jonas ever be able to have any real friends within the community? Why or why not?
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
04/29/15
Homework: Chapter 17&18 with ten notes due tomorrow!
There will be a quiz for all students 2nd period
1. 15 Minutes to read
2. Continue to work on rules
Questions to ask:
1. How does this rule make sure that everyone will remain content in the community?
2. How does this rule make sure that the community will last for a long time?
There will be a quiz for all students 2nd period
1. 15 Minutes to read
2. Continue to work on rules
Questions to ask:
1. How does this rule make sure that everyone will remain content in the community?
2. How does this rule make sure that the community will last for a long time?
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
04/28/15
Homework: Chapter 17&18 with ten notes is due by Thursday
1. Quiz on 15&16 (All answers must be answered in complete sentences)
1. What memory does Jonas receive that is very difficult for him?
2. What emotion does Jonas receive?
3. What does Jonas stop taking and why?
4. Why did the committee decide to take away the community's memories?
5. What might be a better solution than getting rid of the memories?
2. Work on the list of rules OR continue reading
1. Quiz on 15&16 (All answers must be answered in complete sentences)
1. What memory does Jonas receive that is very difficult for him?
2. What emotion does Jonas receive?
3. What does Jonas stop taking and why?
4. Why did the committee decide to take away the community's memories?
5. What might be a better solution than getting rid of the memories?
2. Work on the list of rules OR continue reading
Monday, April 27, 2015
04/27/15
Homework: Chapter 15&16 should be done by tomorrow with ten notes!
1. 15 minutes to read
2. Continue to work on the justification for the utopia in the community
3. Create a list of ten rules that the community in The Giver has to prevent uprisings and discontent community members. Each rule must have a one sentence explanation that explains how that rule prevents uprisings and discontent community members.
4. Create a list of ten rules the the community in The Giver has to ensure their sustainability as a community. Each rule must have a one sentence explanation that explains how that rule ensures the community's sustainability.
1. 15 minutes to read
2. Continue to work on the justification for the utopia in the community
3. Create a list of ten rules that the community in The Giver has to prevent uprisings and discontent community members. Each rule must have a one sentence explanation that explains how that rule prevents uprisings and discontent community members.
4. Create a list of ten rules the the community in The Giver has to ensure their sustainability as a community. Each rule must have a one sentence explanation that explains how that rule ensures the community's sustainability.
Friday, April 24, 2015
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Homework: Chapter 13&14 should be done by Friday with at least 10 notes
Quiz on 11&12 (all answers must be answered in complete sentences)
1. What memories does Jonas first receive?
2. Why did the community decide to go to sameness?
3. What does Jonas think about the decision to go to sameness? Does he think it was a good idea or a bad idea?
4. What is one memory you would decide to give back to the community and why would you give this particular memory back?
Anytime you have left over you may read.
Quiz on 11&12 (all answers must be answered in complete sentences)
1. What memories does Jonas first receive?
2. Why did the community decide to go to sameness?
3. What does Jonas think about the decision to go to sameness? Does he think it was a good idea or a bad idea?
4. What is one memory you would decide to give back to the community and why would you give this particular memory back?
Anytime you have left over you may read.
04/21/15
Homework: 11&12 by tomorrow with ten notes
There will be a quiz on 11&12 tomorrow!!
1. Quiz on 9&10 (all answers must be written in complete sentences)
1. What rule does Jonas read that upsets him the most?
2. Why does this rule upset Jonas so much?
3. Describe Jonas's assignment.
4. Develop a questionnaire that the community, or the committee of elders, would ask possible candidates to be the next receiver of memory.
- The questionnaire must be at least 10 questions long.
2. Review 9&10
3. Share the questions with a partner and come up with your best two questions.
Ask another set of partners your best two questions
You must answer your questions as if your are Jonas.
There will be a quiz on 11&12 tomorrow!!
1. Quiz on 9&10 (all answers must be written in complete sentences)
1. What rule does Jonas read that upsets him the most?
2. Why does this rule upset Jonas so much?
3. Describe Jonas's assignment.
4. Develop a questionnaire that the community, or the committee of elders, would ask possible candidates to be the next receiver of memory.
- The questionnaire must be at least 10 questions long.
2. Review 9&10
3. Share the questions with a partner and come up with your best two questions.
Ask another set of partners your best two questions
You must answer your questions as if your are Jonas.
Monday, April 20, 2015
04/20/15
Homework: Chapter 9&10 need to be done tomorrow with ten notes!!!
There will be a quiz tomorrow and 11&12 will be due on Wednesday
1. Go over 7&8 quiz
2. Discuss the importance of memories.
3. Why are memories important?
There will be a quiz tomorrow and 11&12 will be due on Wednesday
1. Go over 7&8 quiz
2. Discuss the importance of memories.
3. Why are memories important?
Monday, April 13, 2015
04/13/15
Homework: Relax!!!!!!!
State test on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
1. Quiz on 7&8
1. For the first 11 years of life do they teach the children to fit in or do they encourage differences?
2. When it was Jonas's turn to be given his assignment what happened? How did this make Jonas feel?
3. What was the assignment that Jonas received?
4. Why was Jonas chosen for his particular assignment. Tell me two specific characteristics that Jonas possesses that make him a good choice for this assignment.
State test on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
1. Quiz on 7&8
1. For the first 11 years of life do they teach the children to fit in or do they encourage differences?
2. When it was Jonas's turn to be given his assignment what happened? How did this make Jonas feel?
3. What was the assignment that Jonas received?
4. Why was Jonas chosen for his particular assignment. Tell me two specific characteristics that Jonas possesses that make him a good choice for this assignment.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
04/02/15
Homework: Have a great break!!!!!!!!
There will be a quiz on 7&8 when you return
1. Collect 5&6 quiz
2. Discuss 5&6
3. 15 minutes to read
4. How would the world be different if we didn't remember....
There will be a quiz on 7&8 when you return
1. Collect 5&6 quiz
2. Discuss 5&6
3. 15 minutes to read
4. How would the world be different if we didn't remember....
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
04/01/15
Homework: Read Chapters 7&8 by Monday with ten notes
Quiz on Chapters 5&6: All questions must be answered in complete sentences
1. Do they randomly assign jobs at the ceremony of the 12’s? What do they pay attention to when the children are growing up
Quiz on Chapters 5&6: All questions must be answered in complete sentences
1. Do they randomly assign jobs at the ceremony of the 12’s? What do they pay attention to when the children are growing up
2 2. What
is the motive behind assigning people their jobs?
3 3. What
is one problem with assigning people their jobs and what is one benefit?
4. 4. How do they control all emotions in the community?
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
Homework: Chapter 5&6 with ten notes by Wednesday
1. Review game for 3&4
2. Chapter 3&4 Quiz: All answers must be in complete sentences
1. What
common characteristics do Jonas and the new child share?
2. What are two pieces of evidence to support the statement "The community is a utopia" What are two pieces of evidence that supports the statement:"The community is not a utopia?
3. Describe
a release.
4. Describe
Fiona.
5. Describe
Asher.
3. Discuss 3&4
Friday, March 27, 2015
03/27/15
Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!
1. 10 minutes to read
2. Discuss if the community is a Utopia
3. Begin vocabulary
1. 10 minutes to read
2. Discuss if the community is a Utopia
3. Begin vocabulary
Thursday, March 26, 2015
03/26/15
Homework: Chapter 3&4 with ten notes by Friday
1. PGL&THE HUB
Characterization: What is it?
Characters to describe: Jonas
Asher
Lily
The Mother
The Father
Questions to possibly answer about each character:
1. What is their personality?/What are some character traits this character displays?
2. How old are they?
3. Are the immature/mature?
4. What is their role in the community?
2. The Think Tank:
1. Review the quiz questions posted on yesterdays blog post.
2. Discuss the similarities in the community.
3. Discuss the differences.
3. The Lab: Reading for 10 minutes
1. PGL&THE HUB
Characterization: What is it?
Characters to describe: Jonas
Asher
Lily
The Mother
The Father
Questions to possibly answer about each character:
1. What is their personality?/What are some character traits this character displays?
2. How old are they?
3. Are the immature/mature?
4. What is their role in the community?
2. The Think Tank:
1. Review the quiz questions posted on yesterdays blog post.
2. Discuss the similarities in the community.
3. Discuss the differences.
3. The Lab: Reading for 10 minutes
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
03/25/15
Homework: Chapter 3&4 done by Friday with ten notes (five notes each chapter)
Large Group:
1. Quick true/false review game
2. Return to homebase to take the quiz
A: PGL
B: The Hub
C: The Lab
D: The Tank
1. Quiz on 1&2 ( All questions must be answered in complete classrooms)
1. How do the people within their community get their jobs?
2. What ritual does the family unit perform every night at diner?
Large Group:
1. Quick true/false review game
2. Return to homebase to take the quiz
A: PGL
B: The Hub
C: The Lab
D: The Tank
1. Quiz on 1&2 ( All questions must be answered in complete classrooms)
1. How do the people within their community get their jobs?
2. What ritual does the family unit perform every night at diner?
3. How
do they form a family “unit”?
4. What
is so important about the ceremony of 12?
5. Who makes all of the decisions in the community?
2. Remainder of class read The Giver
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
03/24/15
Homework: Chapter 1&2 done by tomorrow with ten notes
1. Based on what we have read what do we know that is different about the community?
2. How is it different from our community?
3. 20 minutes to read!!!!!
4. Character identification chart
1. Based on what we have read what do we know that is different about the community?
2. How is it different from our community?
3. 20 minutes to read!!!!!
4. Character identification chart
Monday, March 23, 2015
03/23/15
Homework: Have chapter 1&2 done by Wednesday with ten notes
1. Discussion of possible rules
2. How would we enforce those rules?
3. Begin The Giver
1. Discussion of possible rules
2. How would we enforce those rules?
3. Begin The Giver
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
03/18/15
Homework: Have a great long weekend!!!!
1. Math Test from 8:45-9:25
2. Large group meeting in the auditorium from 9:28-9:44
3. Break Out Session from 9:47-10:35
Group A: PGL
Group B: The Lab
Group C: Hunt in The Flex
Group D: Porter in The Tank
4. Return to auditorium to present back to large group 10:38- 11:10
03/18/15
Homework: None
1. Finish The Truman Show
2. What is the purpose of creating utopia?
3. What are the current major problems that effect our world today?
4. What are our societies attempts to fix these problems?
1. Finish The Truman Show
2. What is the purpose of creating utopia?
3. What are the current major problems that effect our world today?
4. What are our societies attempts to fix these problems?
Monday, March 16, 2015
Thursday, March 12, 2015
03/12/15
Homework: None
Directions when you return to the rooms:
1. Read the story "Future Tense" on page 605 in the green book
2. As you are reading take five notes about what happens in the story
3. At the end of the story describe how the story is science fiction
Group A: The Hub
Group B: The Lab
Group C: PGL
Group D: The auditorium
Directions when you return to the rooms:
1. Read the story "Future Tense" on page 605 in the green book
2. As you are reading take five notes about what happens in the story
3. At the end of the story describe how the story is science fiction
Group A: The Hub
Group B: The Lab
Group C: PGL
Group D: The auditorium
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
03/11/15
Homework: Make sure you have the definitions of all ten words
1. Finish the Peak unit test
2. Look up the following words on this link:
admonish
apprehensive
attainable
chastisement
euthanasia
implore
integral
irrationally
languid
lethargic
For each word you must have the definition and the part of speech
1. Finish the Peak unit test
2. Look up the following words on this link:
admonish
apprehensive
attainable
chastisement
euthanasia
implore
integral
irrationally
languid
lethargic
For each word you must have the definition and the part of speech
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
03/10/15
Homework: None
1. Collect book review
2. Finish discussing themes
3. Quick figurative language discussion
4. Take Peak final
1. Collect book review
2. Finish discussing themes
3. Quick figurative language discussion
4. Take Peak final
Monday, March 9, 2015
03/09/15
Homework: Finish the book review by Tuesday
Refer to 03/06/15 blog post for details
Quiz on Section 220-246 (All questions must be answered in complete sentences
1. What are some of the major difficulties that Peak and Sunjo are facing at this final push to the summit?
2. Who reached the summit of Mt. Everest and why?
3. Does Peak regret his decision? Why or why not?
4. What is the most important thing to Peak?
- Work with Theme :
1. Summarize how the main character changes throughout the course of the novel.
2. What is the author trying to tell us about life or human nature?
3. Support this claim with details from the text
Refer to 03/06/15 blog post for details
Quiz on Section 220-246 (All questions must be answered in complete sentences
1. What are some of the major difficulties that Peak and Sunjo are facing at this final push to the summit?
2. Who reached the summit of Mt. Everest and why?
3. Does Peak regret his decision? Why or why not?
4. What is the most important thing to Peak?
- Work with Theme :
1. Summarize how the main character changes throughout the course of the novel.
2. What is the author trying to tell us about life or human nature?
3. Support this claim with details from the text
Friday, March 6, 2015
Homework: Quiz on 220-246 will be on Monday!!
Have a great weekend!!!!
1. Collect Books
2. Book Review:
1. Your name
2. Title of book
3. Genre of book (fiction or non-fiction) (adventure, thriller, horror, comedy, etc)
4. Point-of-View the book is told from
5. Is the book written mostly formally or informally?
6. Brief summary of the novel (5-6 sentences)
7. What are the strengths of this book:
-Was it entertaining to read?
-Were the characters interesting?
8. What are the weaknesses of this book?
- Was the plot too slow?
- Were the characters boring?
9. Overall, how would you rate this novel and why?
excellent, good, ok, bad
3. Literary Review Game
4. Theme
Have a great weekend!!!!
1. Collect Books
2. Book Review:
1. Your name
2. Title of book
3. Genre of book (fiction or non-fiction) (adventure, thriller, horror, comedy, etc)
4. Point-of-View the book is told from
5. Is the book written mostly formally or informally?
6. Brief summary of the novel (5-6 sentences)
7. What are the strengths of this book:
-Was it entertaining to read?
-Were the characters interesting?
8. What are the weaknesses of this book?
- Was the plot too slow?
- Were the characters boring?
9. Overall, how would you rate this novel and why?
excellent, good, ok, bad
3. Literary Review Game
4. Theme
Thursday, March 5, 2015
03/05/15
Homework: Finish the book by Friday with ten notes
1. Finish the novel
2. Book Review:
1. Your name
2. Title of book
3. Genre of book (fiction or non-fiction) (adventure, thriller, horror, comedy, etc)
4. Point-of-View the book is told from
5. Is the book written mostly formally or informally?
6. Brief summary of the novel (5-6 sentences)
7. What are the strengths of this book:
-Was it entertaining to read?
-Were the characters interesting?
8. What are the weaknesses of this book?
- Was the plot too slow?
- Were the characters boring?
9. Overall, how would you rate this novel and why?
excellent, good, ok, bad
1. Finish the novel
2. Book Review:
1. Your name
2. Title of book
3. Genre of book (fiction or non-fiction) (adventure, thriller, horror, comedy, etc)
4. Point-of-View the book is told from
5. Is the book written mostly formally or informally?
6. Brief summary of the novel (5-6 sentences)
7. What are the strengths of this book:
-Was it entertaining to read?
-Were the characters interesting?
8. What are the weaknesses of this book?
- Was the plot too slow?
- Were the characters boring?
9. Overall, how would you rate this novel and why?
excellent, good, ok, bad
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
03/04/15
Homework: Finish the novel with ten notes by Friday!!!!!!!!
1. Finish the quote assignment and create a poster.
For each character you need to include:
1. The characters name
2. The character trait
3. The quote with the page number
4. The explanation
2. Finish the novel!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. Finish the quote assignment and create a poster.
For each character you need to include:
1. The characters name
2. The character trait
3. The quote with the page number
4. The explanation
2. Finish the novel!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
03/03/2014
Homework: 200-220 with ten notes should be done by tomorrow
1. Begin to use direct quotes to support your argument:
With your group assign one character per person:
Your options are: Zopa, Josh, Sun-Jo, or Holly
When you are finished assigning the characters each person in the group must complete the following:
1. Assign a character trait to that person
2. Find a qoute that either someone else said about the character or the character themselves said.
3. Write the qoute down on your own sheet of paper
4. Write a brief explanation that states why this quote illustrates the character trait you chose
Peak: Confident, independent, selfless
Quote: " Without those herders, yaks, and porters we wouldn't be here. Leaving them out of the film is like leaving Everest out of the film. They're more important to a climber getting to the summit than the climber." pg 110 -Peak Marcello
Explanation: This quote shows that Peak is confident, independent and selfless for many reasons.
1. Begin to use direct quotes to support your argument:
With your group assign one character per person:
Your options are: Zopa, Josh, Sun-Jo, or Holly
When you are finished assigning the characters each person in the group must complete the following:
1. Assign a character trait to that person
2. Find a qoute that either someone else said about the character or the character themselves said.
3. Write the qoute down on your own sheet of paper
4. Write a brief explanation that states why this quote illustrates the character trait you chose
Peak: Confident, independent, selfless
Quote: " Without those herders, yaks, and porters we wouldn't be here. Leaving them out of the film is like leaving Everest out of the film. They're more important to a climber getting to the summit than the climber." pg 110 -Peak Marcello
Explanation: This quote shows that Peak is confident, independent and selfless for many reasons.
Monday, March 2, 2015
03/02/15
Homework: Section 200-220 should be done by Wednesday with ten notes
1. Practice with descriptive writing
2. Work with transitions
1. Practice with descriptive writing
2. Work with transitions
Friday, February 27, 2015
02/27/15
Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!!
1. Literary Elements Quizlet
2. Mars Review
Review game to learn more about your teachers
1. Literary Elements Quizlet
2. Mars Review
Review game to learn more about your teachers
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
02/25/15
Homework: Section 181-200 with ten notes should be done by Friday
1. Din'o'Round
Station in the hub: Organization of an essay
Station in PGL: Review of quiz questions
2. Co-Teaching with P-Tran argumentative essay
1. Din'o'Round
Station in the hub: Organization of an essay
Station in PGL: Review of quiz questions
2. Co-Teaching with P-Tran argumentative essay
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Homework: section 181-200 should be done by Friday with ten notes
Quiz on 161-180 (all questions should be answered in complete sentences
1. With all of the dangers and hardships of Mt. Everest why do people climb Mt. Everest? Why does Peak climb Mt. Everest?
2. At this point in the novel, people's opinions of Holly have changed. What are these new opinions and why have they changed?
3. Who starts to believe in Peak that Peak can handle a summit attempt and how does this make Peak feel?
4. Do Peak and his father have any similarities? Or do they have only differences? Be specific with your answer.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
2/12/15
Homework: Section 161-180 should be done by tomorrow with 10 notes
Din 'o' Round
The Lab and The Tank:
1. Students should have out their Mars notes or a loose leaf sheet of paper
2. Students should watch the following video in groups of four
3. Two students in the group should focus on background information
4. Two students in the group should focus on the pros of a manned mission to Mars and the cons of a manned mission to Mars
5. After the video students should share their notes
The Hub: Writing station with a focus on concessions
The Flex: Categorizing information: Pro, Con and Background
Din 'o' Round
The Lab and The Tank:
1. Students should have out their Mars notes or a loose leaf sheet of paper
2. Students should watch the following video in groups of four
3. Two students in the group should focus on background information
4. Two students in the group should focus on the pros of a manned mission to Mars and the cons of a manned mission to Mars
5. After the video students should share their notes
The Hub: Writing station with a focus on concessions
The Flex: Categorizing information: Pro, Con and Background
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
02/11/15
Din' o' Round
Flex Room: Background Information on Mars
The Lab: Brainpop on Critical Reasoning ( watch the video twice and if there is time take the quiz as a
group)
Username: oncoma
Password: ocmsls
The Hub: Writing Station (Focus on intros)
PGL: Pros and Cons of landing systems
Flex Room: Background Information on Mars
The Lab: Brainpop on Critical Reasoning ( watch the video twice and if there is time take the quiz as a
group)
Username: oncoma
Password: ocmsls
The Hub: Writing Station (Focus on intros)
PGL: Pros and Cons of landing systems
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
02/10/15
Homework: Section 161-180 should be done by Thursday with ten notes
There will be a quiz on Thursday
Evaluate Pros and Cons of manned mission to Mars:
Do you think that a manned mission to Mars would be beneficial? Why or why not?
1. Journey to Mars
2. Use the sweet search link on the right hand side of my blog to search dangers of a manned mission to Mars! The link on the right hand side of my blog is titled "click here for librarian approved articles"
There will be a quiz on Thursday
Evaluate Pros and Cons of manned mission to Mars:
Do you think that a manned mission to Mars would be beneficial? Why or why not?
1. Journey to Mars
2. Use the sweet search link on the right hand side of my blog to search dangers of a manned mission to Mars! The link on the right hand side of my blog is titled "click here for librarian approved articles"
Friday, February 6, 2015
02/06/15
Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!!!
Quiz on section 140-160
1. Describe the porters camp.
2. Who is doing more work on the mountain? The people at the porters camp or the people at the regular camps? Explain your answer using details from the text.
3. Do you think that Sunjo and Zopa are trying to beat Peak up the mountain to get the glory before Peak? Explain you answer.
4. How is the climb going for Peak when they reach the point where the yaks can no longer carry their items?
Quiz on section 140-160
1. Describe the porters camp.
2. Who is doing more work on the mountain? The people at the porters camp or the people at the regular camps? Explain your answer using details from the text.
3. Do you think that Sunjo and Zopa are trying to beat Peak up the mountain to get the glory before Peak? Explain you answer.
4. How is the climb going for Peak when they reach the point where the yaks can no longer carry their items?
Thursday, February 5, 2015
02/05/15
Homework: Section 141-160 with 10 notes by Friday
There will be a quiz on Friday!!!!
Collages need to be done by Friday!!!!!!
1. Collage day!!!!!!!!
There will be a quiz on Friday!!!!
Collages need to be done by Friday!!!!!!
1. Collage day!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Homework: Section 141-160 with 10 notes by Friday
There will be a quiz on Friday!!!!
Collages need to be done by Friday!!!!!!
1. How is Holly doing at this point in the novel?
2. How is Sunjo doing at this point in the novel?
3. What do we find out about the real reason Sunjo is there?
4. How does Peak feel about the real reason Sunjo is there?
There will be a quiz on Friday!!!!
Collages need to be done by Friday!!!!!!
1. How is Holly doing at this point in the novel?
2. How is Sunjo doing at this point in the novel?
3. What do we find out about the real reason Sunjo is there?
4. How does Peak feel about the real reason Sunjo is there?
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
02/03/15
Homework: Section 120-140 with 10 notes
There will be a quiz tomorrow!!!!
Collages need to be done by Friday!!!!!!
1. Collage day!!!!!!!!!!
There will be a quiz tomorrow!!!!
Collages need to be done by Friday!!!!!!
1. Collage day!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, January 30, 2015
Thursday, January 29, 2015
01/29/15
Quiz on 101-120
All answers must be in complete sentences.
1. How is Peak doing on the climb up to help ABC?
2. How is Holly doing on the climb up to ABC?
3. Describe the camp at ABC.
4. What literary element is this quote an example of "I was up all night listening to the mountain belch boulders" Symbolism, personification, or theme.
Monday, January 26, 2015
01/27/15
Homework: 101-120 with 10 notes
There will be a quiz on 101-120 on Wednesday
1. Mission Overview This article is mandatory. You must read this entire article and take 10 notes
2. Lots of resources You can pick anything from this source as long as you have ten notes for the resources you choose from this page
3. You may work on your homework if you are all done!
There will be a quiz on 101-120 on Wednesday
1. Mission Overview This article is mandatory. You must read this entire article and take 10 notes
2. Lots of resources You can pick anything from this source as long as you have ten notes for the resources you choose from this page
3. You may work on your homework if you are all done!
01/26/15
Homework: Section 101-120 by Wednesday with ten notes
There will be a quiz on Wednesday
Quiz on Section 81-100 (All answers must be in complete sentences)
1. Who is Holly and what is your impression of her?
2. What do the other climbers think of Peak?
3. What literary element is this quote an example of? "I didn't know it yet, but Zopa had no plans of going home anytime soon." The options are: flashback, alliteration or foreshadowing.
4. How did the trip that Josh and some climbers went on up to ABC go?
2. Begin your homework
There will be a quiz on Wednesday
Quiz on Section 81-100 (All answers must be in complete sentences)
1. Who is Holly and what is your impression of her?
2. What do the other climbers think of Peak?
3. What literary element is this quote an example of? "I didn't know it yet, but Zopa had no plans of going home anytime soon." The options are: flashback, alliteration or foreshadowing.
4. How did the trip that Josh and some climbers went on up to ABC go?
2. Begin your homework
Friday, January 23, 2015
01/23/15
Homework: There will be a quiz on 81-100 on Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. 20 minutes to read and take notes (10 notes every 20 pages)
2. 20 minutes to pic out pictures from the magazines for the Peak collage
1. 20 minutes to read and take notes (10 notes every 20 pages)
2. 20 minutes to pic out pictures from the magazines for the Peak collage
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
01/21/15
Homework: Section 81-100 with ten notes by Friday
Quiz on 61-80 (answer all questions in complete sentences)
1. What is Zopa having Sun-jo and Peak practice and who is better?
2. Describe the experience when they are trying to cross the border from Nepal to Tibet.
3. Describe the scene that Peak sees when he first arrives at base camp.
4. What does Peak discover about the real reason his father brought him to Everest?
Begin homework
Quiz on 61-80 (answer all questions in complete sentences)
1. What is Zopa having Sun-jo and Peak practice and who is better?
2. Describe the experience when they are trying to cross the border from Nepal to Tibet.
3. Describe the scene that Peak sees when he first arrives at base camp.
4. What does Peak discover about the real reason his father brought him to Everest?
Begin homework
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
01/14/15
SCHOOL TOOL HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PORTFOLIO 5
Notes on section 41-60 20pts
Quiz on section 41-60 80pts
Section 61-80 with 10 notes should be done by Friday
1. Work on the what if story
WHAT IF:
Peak had never gotten caught?
Josh did not come and get Peak?
Peak had never passed his physical? (Peak even wonders about this one.)
Write a short alternative passage for Peak based on one of these what if scenarios.
Preview of what is to come:
Ice Climbing
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
SCHOOL TOOL HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH PORTFOLIO 5
Notes on section 41-60 20pts
Quiz on section 41-60 80pts
Final copy of the rough draft due by the end of class tomorrow!!
Section 61-80 with 10 notes should be done by Friday
1. Work on the what if story
WHAT IF:
Peak had never gotten caught?
Josh did not come and get Peak?
Peak had never passed his physical? (Peak even wonders about this one.)
Write a short alternative passage for Peak based on one of these what if scenarios.
Preview of what is to come:
Ice Climbing
Monday, January 12, 2015
Homework: Finish the "What if" rough draft by Tuesday
1.Read for 15 mins
2. Work on the what if story
WHAT IF:
Peak had never gotten caught?
Josh did not come and get Peak?
Peak had never passed his physical? (Peak even wonders about this one.)
Write a short alternative passage for Peak based on one of these what if scenarios.
Preview of what is to come:
Ice Climbing
Friday, January 9, 2015
01/09/15
Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!
1. Create your own matching game : Worth 90pts
Characters:
Rolf
Peak's Mother
Peak's Father
Peak
Zopa
SunJo
Worth 5 points each set: Create a matching game for the vocab
10 words per set/ 5pts each set
2. WHAT IF:
Peak had never gotten caught?
Josh did not come and get Peak?
Peak had never passed his physical? (Peak even wonders about this one.)
Write a short alternative passage for Peak based on one of these what if scenarios.
1. Create your own matching game : Worth 90pts
Characters:
Rolf
Peak's Mother
Peak's Father
Peak
Zopa
SunJo
Worth 5 points each set: Create a matching game for the vocab
10 words per set/ 5pts each set
2. WHAT IF:
Peak had never gotten caught?
Josh did not come and get Peak?
Peak had never passed his physical? (Peak even wonders about this one.)
Write a short alternative passage for Peak based on one of these what if scenarios.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
01/08/15
Homework: None!!!!
Quiz on 41-60
1. Describe two IMPORTANT experiences that Peak had during this section.
2. Who is Zopa? Describe him.
3. Who is Sun-jo?
4. What is the relationship between Josh and Peak at this point?
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Homework: Pages 41-60 with 10 notes needs to be done by Thursday
There will be a quiz on Thursday
1. 15 mins to finish your own matching game
Characters:
Rolf
Peak's Mother
Peak's Father
Peak
Zopa
SunJo
Extra Credit: Create a matching game for the vocab
10 words per set/ 5pts each set
2. Finish up the reading!
There will be a quiz on Thursday
1. 15 mins to finish your own matching game
Characters:
Rolf
Peak's Mother
Peak's Father
Peak
Zopa
SunJo
Extra Credit: Create a matching game for the vocab
10 words per set/ 5pts each set
2. Finish up the reading!
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
01/06/15
Homework: Pages 41-60 with 10 notes needs to be done by Thursday
There will be a quiz on Thursday
1. Create your own matching game
Characters:
Rolf
Peak's Mother
Peak's Father
Peak
Zopa
SunJo
Extra Credit: Create a matching game for the vocab
10 words per set/ 5pts each set
There will be a quiz on Thursday
1. Create your own matching game
Characters:
Rolf
Peak's Mother
Peak's Father
Peak
Zopa
SunJo
Extra Credit: Create a matching game for the vocab
10 words per set/ 5pts each set
Monday, January 5, 2015
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