2/26/13

English 8th: . We corrected the vocabulary packet and went over unfamiliar words.  Students read Anne Frank within cooperative reading groups. They will have a quiz on section 1 (pg.1-24) quiz tomorrow. *homework: Vocab. & study for quiz (re-read section)- read AR


Geography 7th: We corrected the guided reading.  Assigned:  pg. 96 #1-6 *homework: pg. 96 if not completed in class - read AR
English 7th: We practiced identifying the types of QAR questions in a reading passage in class.  Students used the Unraavel reading strategy as well as QAR.  They will work in pairs tomorrow to show what they have learned with QAR/Unraavel.  *homework: Spelling & read AR

2/25/13

English 8th: Students received their vocabulary packet. We are returning to the normal vocabulary program. The packet is due tomorrow for grading - test Friday.   Students read Anne Frank within cooperative reading groups.  They will have a quiz on section 1 (pg.1-24) this week - most likely Wednesday. *homework: Vocabulary packet - read AR


Geography 7th: Ch.3 Section 3 - students read the section through their online textbook.  They were allowed to work in groups for their chart, but independently for the Guided Reading Activity 3.  *homework: GR 3-3 & chart if not completed in class - read AR
English 7th: Students received their spelling worksheet, and will be returning to their normal spelling program this week.  They were introduced to a new reading strategy concept called QAR (question answer relationship) and practiced identifying different QAR types in class.  *homework: Spelling & read AR

2/22/13

English 8th: Students took a DOL quiz and worked in A+.  Due today: 3 master tests completed within A+ (language usage) and notes. *homework: read AR


Geography 7th: Quiz Ch.3 Section 2 - current event due today  *homework: read AR
English 7th: Students took a DOL quiz and worked in A+. Due today: 3 master tests completed within A+ (language usage) and notes.  *homework: read AR

2/21/13

English 8th: Students continued reading Anne Frank within cooperative reading groups. *homework: A+ & read AR


Geography 7th: We corrected pg. 89 #1-5 and students were given quiz 3-2.  After the quiz we continued Glogster presentations.  *homework: current event - read AR
English 7th: Students learned about different points of view in writing, and practiced writing a story in "first person" within their journal.  We discussed characteristics to a persuasive essay, and students started a pre-write activity in preparation for writing one.  *homework: A+ & read AR

2/20/13

English 8th: Students started reading Anne Frank within cooperative reading groups.  *homework: A+ & read AR


Geography 7th: We corrected Guided Reading 3-2.  Students were assigned pg.87 #1-6.  *homework:    pg.87 if not completed in class - current event - read AR
English 7th: Students were introduced to QAR (question answer relationships), a reading strategy, today. They practiced identifying the different types of QAR within a short reading passage.  *homework: A+ & read AR

2/19/13

English 8th:No vocabulary this week - instead students are working in the A+ program (Language Usage).  They should complete at least 3 lessons by Friday, and take notes (notes will be turned in).  Students put together their English portfolios and filled in their assessment charts (includes assessments and essays from the semester).  *homework: A+ &  read AR


Geography 7th:   Ch.3 Section 2 (culture) - students read pg.82-89 within reading groups.  Within the group they completed a chart on culture traits, and worked on Guided Reading Activity 2 independently.  *homework: Guided Reading 3-2 & chart if not completed in class - current event - read AR
English 7th: No spelling this week - instead students are working in the A+ program (Language Usage). They should complete at least 3 lessons by Friday, and take notes (notes will be turned in).   Students put together their English portfolios and filled in their assessment charts (includes assessments and essays from the semester).    *homework: A+ & read AR

2/15/13 - President's Day Weekend

3-Day Weekend - School Resumes Tuesday, 2/19/13

English 8th:All Vocab. work was due - students took Vocab. TEST Lesson 4.  *homework:  read AR


Geography 7th:   Glogster Presentations *homework:    read AR
English 7th: All Spelling work was due - students took Spelling TEST Lesson 4.  Students worked on creating stories with Mad Libs for the remainder of the class. *homework: read AR

2/14/13

English 8th:We corrected the QAR/Unraavel packet, and students handed in their "write your own QAR" sheet.  Within reading groups, we discussed expectations of the group and individual roles, as well as an overview Anne Frank novel. *homework:  Vocab. (due tomorrow) study for test - read AR


Geography 7th:   Quiz ch.3 section 1.  For the remainder students worked on Glogster.  We will do presentations tomorrow.  *homework:  Glogster (was due today - make sure it is complete for presentation tomorrow - read AR
English 7th: Students were allowed to use their completed foldable for a Parts of Speech quiz then worked on DOL/Journal and spelling.  Foldables were handed in for grading. *homework:  
Spelling (due tomorrow) study for test - read AR

2/13/13

English 8th:Students worked within their new cooperative reading groups to complete a QAR/Unraavel activity, as well as writing their own QAR questions. *homework:   QAR/Unraavel if not completed in class - Vocab. (due Friday)- read AR


Geography 7th:   We corrected the guided reading activity.  Students were assigned pg. 76 #1-6, and were allowed to work on their Glogster for the remainder of the class.  *homework:   pg.76 #1-6 if not completed in class - Glogster (due Thursday) - read AR
English 7th: Students worked on their parts of speech foldable after DOL/Journal (due tomorrow). *homework: Foldable (due Thursday) - Spelling (due Friday) - read AR

2/12/13

English 8th:Students wrote and shared a prediciton about the Anne Frank novel we will read.  We corrected the vocabulary packet and discussed unfamiliar words.   *homework: Vocab. (due Friday)- read AR


Geography 7th:   We created a chart about global migration (causes & effects) together, and then students worked on Guided Reading Activity 1 independently.   *homework:   GR 3-1 due tomorrow - Glogster (due Thursday) - read AR
English 7th: Students wrote a short poem each and shared in class.  We discussed modifiers (Averbs & Adjectives), and students wrote types, examples, and sentences within their foldables.  *homework: Spelling (due Friday) - modifier sentences if not done in class - read AR

2/11/13

We are set up in the new online grade book - Teacherease.  Students received a letter asking for additional emails to add to the grade book if desired (student email, other parent email, grandparent, guardian, etc..).  Once an email is entered into the system, you will receive a welcome email with log-in information. 

English 8th:Students received Lesson 4 vocabulary packet - due tomorrow for grading.   *homework: Vocab. packet - read AR


Geography 7th: Ch.3 -Students read section 1 -  pg.71-78 within groups.  They were assigned the vocabulary from this section.  The vocabulary should be done as a picture or cartoon, labeling the word & definition in a visual way (due tomorrow).  There is not current event this week.  Students need to finish their Glogster project by Thursday for presentations. *homework: Vocabulary Ch.3 Section 1 - Glogster -  read AR
English 7th: Students received their Lesson 4 spelling worksheet. They watched a short video on different types of verbs, and wrote them within their foldable.  After writing the types & examples, they wrote sentences identifying the different types (within the foldable).    *homework: Spelling (due Friday) - verb sentences if not completed in class - read AR

2/8/13

English 8th:All vocabulary work was due today.  Students took Vocab. TEST Lesson 3.  *homework:  read AR


Geography 7th: Current events were due.  Students worked on researching and creating their Glogster in class.  It will be due Thursday, Feb. 14.   *homework:   read AR
English 7th: All spelling work was due today. Students took Spelling TEST Lesson 3.  *homework:   read AR

2/7/13

English 8th:Students worked on DOL/Journal, and we corrected the QAR/Unraavel packet (independent).   *homework: Vocabulary (all due tomorrow) study for Vocab. TEST- read AR


Geography 7th: We started a Glogster project, an online multi-media postering website.  We'll continue this project tomorrow (no due date yet). *homework: current event due tomorrow
English 7th: Students worked on DOL/Journal.  We worked on our POS foldables after watching a short video about nouns.  Students needed to finish the nouns portion of the foldable (writing 4 sentences and identifying nouns.  *homework: POS foldable - spelling work due tomorrow (study for TEST) - read AR

2/6/13

English 8th:We corrected the QAR/Unraavel packet (students did great!).  Students were given a new packet to work on independently.   *homework: QAR/Unraavel (Modern Legends) & Vocabulary (definitions)- read AR


Geography 7th: We corrected pg.38 together, and students were given a quiz (Ch.1 Section 2).  *homework:   current event due Friday
English 7th: The final draft of the expository (student interview) essay was due.  After DOL/Journal, students started working on a POS (Parts of Speech) foldable.   *homework:  POS foldable -  spelling work due Friday - read AR

2/5/13

English 8th:We corrected the vocabulary packet and discussed unfamiliar words.  Students were given information on QAR (question answer relationship) and UNRAAVEL reading strategies.  They worked on a reading passage, identifying QAR questions with a partner.   *homework: QAR/Unraavel (Rachel Carson) & Vocabulary (categories)- read AR


Geography 7th: We corrected guided reading 1-2.  Students were assigned pg. 38 #1-7.*homework:  pg.38 if not completed in class (Quiz tomorrow)- current event due Friday
English 7th: Students worked on their final draft of their essay (expository) - student interview.  The final copy is due tomorrow.   *homework: word choice changes & final draft of essay (due tomorrow) - spelling work due Friday - read AR

2/4/13

English 8th:Students received their vocabulary packet (Lesson 3) - this is due tomorrow for grading & discussion.  They were given time to work on their final essay, which includes "word choice changes."   *homework: Final essay due tomorrow (personal narrative) - Vocabulary packet - due tomorrow - read AR


Geography 7th: Ch.1 Section 2 - students read pg. 34-38 within cooperative reading groups.  They completed a graphic orgainizer (pg. 34) within the group, and worked independently on Guided Reading Activity 2.  Current events were also handed out - due Friday (event outside of the US).*homework:  GR 1- 2 if not completed in class - current event due Friday
English 7th: Students received their spelling worksheet with word list.  We discussed "word choice changes," and students who needed more time for peer editing were given some time for this activity.  Final essay will be due Wednesday.  *homework:  word choice changes & final draft of essay - spelling work due Friday - read AR