Welcome to Dillard Drive Middle
Shark Team
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Can you believe it's the last day of school! It has been a great year and I hope that you will continue to learn and grow over the summer. Keep reading and writing and learning :) I will miss you!
Have a safe and fun summer!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
All Core Classes: None
Monday, June 8, 2009
All Core Classes: None
Do not bring backpacks to school after today. Lockers were cleaned out and locks collected on Monday.
Friday, June 5, 2009
All Core Classes: None
On Monday we will clean out lockers and collect locks. If your lock is lost/missing, the charge is $5 for replacement. After Monday, please do not bring backpacks to school as you will have not have a place to store them.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
All Core Classes: Study for Lesson 2 vocabulary quiz.
Parents: On Monday, June 8th, we will have our annual awards celebration beginning at 8:20am in the auditorium. If your child is receiving an award, he/she will receive an invitation today to give to you. We would love for parents to join us! Monday will also be locker clean-out day (no backpacks after Monday), as well as yearbook signing with the team and with another team.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 2 vocabulary word search/crossword puzzle. Quiz on Friday (last one!)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 2 vocabulary, exercises 5 & 6.
Monday, June 1, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 2 vocabulary, exercises 3 & 4.
Friday, May 29, 2009
All Core Classes: None!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson One word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocabulary/spelling quiz.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson One vocabulary, parts 5 & 6. Retesting of students who scored a Level 2 on the Math and Reading EOG tests begins today and continues through Friday of this week. Students were given their scores yesterday but written score reports will not be sent home until report cards are issued next month.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson One vocabulary, exercises 3 & 4 (Quiz on Friday). We are reading the novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor in class.
Monday, May 18- Friday, May 22nd, 2009
EOG Testing Week: No homework this week due to testing. Please be sure to get adequate rest, eat a good breakfast, and get to school on time. We took the Reading Comprehension Test today; tomorrow is Math with Calculator; Wednesday is Math without Calculator. Thursday is retests for those students who arrived late or were absent today. We should have test results by next Tuesday.
Friday, May 15, 2009
All Core Classes: EOG testing begins Monday morning with the Reading Comprehension test. Please be sure to get adequate rest, eat breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Students who are late will not be allowed to enter the testing rooms and will have to test on another day.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
***INTERIM REPORTS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL STUDENTS TODAY.***
If your child has not returned his/her school pictures/picture money, please do so by Friday, May 15th.
EOG Testing will be conducted next Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday. Please be sure to get to school on time and to avoid unnecessary absences.
All Core Classes: STUDY literary terms vocabulary for quiz tomorrow; Get your interim reports signed and return them to me by tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
All Core Classes: Complete the Literary Terms crossword puzzle. Review the terms for quiz on Friday.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
All Core Classes: Complete the Literary Terms matching worksheet/word search; Complete Activity #2 for Tangerine.
Monday, May 11, 2009
All Core Classes: "If I Were in Charge of the World" poems due tomorrow; review the Literary Terms Vocabulary distributed in class today---quiz on these terms on Friday; Complete Activity #1 for Tangerine (new novel we're starting this week).
Friday, May 8, 2009
All Core Classes: "If I Were In Charge of the World" poem due TUESDAY. There are a total of four poems that have been assigned to students and I am collecting and taking grades for all of them.
Fourth Quarter interim reports go home next Thursday.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 30 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for spelling/vocab quiz; complete the metaphor poem ("I am..").
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 30 part F; complete the Color Poem.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 30 vocabulary parts C,D,E; complete the Teacher's Lunch Poem.
Please remember to bring your materials to class every day. Bring more than one pencil with you.
Monday, May 4, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 30 vocabulary parts A&B; Parent signature on any Lesson 29 vocabulary quiz with a score of less than 70. Last week's quizzes were dismal!
Friday, May 1, 2009
All Core Classes: Review your poetry terms (all 25 terms) for the test on Monday. Test will be multiple choice--know the definitions! Complete the Poetry Terms crossword puzzle you started in class (you will need to use your list of terms to complete it). This should be a good review!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 29 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocab quiz; complete "hyperbole" worksheet if not completed in class.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 29 part G; complete the Personification and What's that Sound? worksheets; review poetry terms 1-15.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 29 vocabulary parts C-E; complete the "Similarities" worksheet; review your poetry terms #1-10. (There are a total of 25 poetry terms. There will be a test on these terms next Monday, so it will be helpful if students review the terms every night to prepare for the test.)
Monday, April 27, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 29 vocabulary parts A&B; create and illustrate four alliterative tongue-twisters; review poetry terms #1-5.
Friday, April 24, 2009
All Core Classes: None
Thursday, April 23, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 28 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for the vocab/spelling quiz.
This past week we have been preparing for EOG's by reading and answering questions on non-fiction articles about wild animals. We are striving to build "stamina" for the upcoming reading end of grade test (week of May 18th). Students are encouraged to read at home for at least fifteen minutes per night. Try to build up to thirty or forty-five minutes per night. This will greatly improve your stamina! Remember, the reading test is LONG! There are eight or nine passages and approximately 65 questions to answer. The longer you can read and stay focused, the better the odds that you will do well :)
The next two weeks we will be working on poetry terms, poetry analysis, and writing poems.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 28 vocabulary Part G.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 28 vocabulary parts D & E.
Reminder: Yellow registration cards were due last Friday. Signed report cards were due yesterday. Please sign and return these forms as soon as possible if you have yet to return them.
Monday, April 20, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 28 vocabulary parts A,B,C.
Don't forget: Field Trip tomorrow. We will be leaving campus around 10:00am and returning at 2:00pm. Chaperones should report to the school by 10:00am.
Friday, April 17, 2009
REPORT CARDS WERE DISTRIBUTED TODAY TO ALL STUDENTS. PARENTS, PLEASE REVIEW, SIGN, AND RETURN ONE COPY TO YOUR CHILD'S HOMEROOM TEACHER BY MONDAY.
All Core Classes: None :)
Thursday, April 16, 2009
***REPORT CARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL STUDENTS ON FRIDAY***
All Core Classes: Lesson 27 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocab/spelling quiz; TEST on the novel Freak the Mighty (review your chapter summaries to prepare).
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 27 part F.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 27 vocabulary parts A-E.
Monday & Tuesday, April 6 & 7, 2009
All Core Classes: NONE
April 3, 2009
All Core Classes: None :) Have a great weekend!
April 2, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 26 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocab/spelling quiz.
Friday is the last day of the 3rd quarter. Report Cards will be distributed on Thursday, April 16th (after Spring Break).
April 1, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 26 part G.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 26 parts D,E,F.
All classes are reading the novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick.
***ATTENTION ALL PERCY JACKSON FANS! AS YOU KNOW, THE LAST BOOK IN THE SERIES IS COMING OUT IN EARLY MAY. AUTHOR RICK RIORDAN WILL BE APPEARING AT QUAIL RIDGE BOOKS IN RALEIGH ON SATURDAY, MAY 16TH AT 7:00PM. YOU CAN PRE-ORDER THE BOOK IF YOU LIKE. DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SEE RICK RIORDAN AND TO HEAR HIM READ FROM THE LATEST BOOK IN THE PERCY JACKSON SERIES.***
Monday, March 30, 2009
All Core classes: Lesson 26 parts A, B,C.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Complete MGR Reflection due tomorrow.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Core 1 & 5: None
Core 2 & 6: Complete the MGR reflection with parent input by Tuesday, March 31st.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 25 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocab/spelling quiz.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Complete the Multigenre Reflection with parent input by Tuesday, March 31st.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 25 part F.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 25 parts C,D,E.
Core 2 & 6: Multigenre Madness Celebration tonight at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.
Monday, March 23, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 25 parts A&B.
***Scholastic Book Fair this week. My classes will visit tomorrow (TUESAY). Bring money if you wish to purchase books/items.***
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Tomorrow night is Multigenre Madness! Please be here by 6:30pm and report to your assigned spot (by your project). Students will be expected to stand by their projects until 7:00pm. After that, students may circulate and view the other projects. Refreshments will be available. Don't forget the Scholastic Book Fair will be open Tuesday night for those who wish to purchase books.
Friday, March 20, 2009
All Core Classes: None :)
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: MGR projects were due today! We will begin presentations today and continue throughout next week until every student has had a chance to share his/her work.
Don't forget that Multigenre Madness is TUESDAY, MARCH 24th from 6:30pm until 7:30pm. Come out and see the fabulous projects created by our talented sixth graders!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 24 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocab/spelling quiz.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: MGR PROJECT DUE TOMORROW. ALL PARTS ARE DUE: TRI-FOLD BOARD, BINDER WITH EDITED FINAL COPY OF RESEARCH PAPER, WORKS CITED PAGE, DEAR READER LETTER, AND TEN MULTIGENRE PRODUCTS.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 24 vocabulary part G.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: MGR project due FRIDAY. We're almost there! Don't give up now!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 24 vocabulary parts C,D,E;
Core 1 & 5 ONLY: Review your Escape from Warsaw questions for the test tomorrow.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your MGR project--due on Friday. Parent invitation to Multigenre Madness Celebration sent home today;
Refreshments for MGR Madness night: Students with last names A-L please bring one store-bought package of cookies; last names M-Z bring one two-liter bottle of soda by next Tuesday morning. Thank you for your support!
Monday, March 16, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 24 vocabulary parts A & B.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your MGR project. The entire project is due on FRIDAY, MARCH 20th. Sign-ups will begin this week for presentations.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Core 1 & 5 ONLY: NONE. We have finished the novel Escape from Warsaw and will take the test on Tuesday. The test will cover the themes found in the novel. These themes were given to students prior to reading the book and discussed throughout our reading of the book in class. Students will be expected to choose several themes and give examples from the book to support the author's development of those themes.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: MGR Project is due one week from today (Friday, March 20th). Work on your project over the weekend. All students should have the following completed by next Friday:
Binder with illustrated cover page, "Dear Reader" letter (we will go over this next week in class); a copy of the MGR research paper (edited to remove any typos); Works Cited page; ten different genre products (including the List Poem, Two-Voice Poem, RAFT, Six-Room Image Poem). If the student chooses to dress up as his/her person (topic) that will count as the Artistic Element, and then he/she will only have nine products in the binder; all students will also have an illustrated Tri-Fold Board to display for their in-class presentation as well as the Multigenre Madness Celebration on Tues. March 24th at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Sign-ups for in-class presentations will begin next week. Every student will be expected to present his/her project to the class.
I have shown multiple examples of what I am looking for in the above products. We have discussed what makes an interesting Tri-Fold Board and what doesn't. Please be sure to edit your work carefully.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 23 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocabulary/spelling quiz.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Vocab 23 Antonyms quiz tomorrow; Continue to work on your MGR project.
Young adult literature author, Sharon Draper, will be visiting Dillard on Monday, March 16th. Our students will have the opportunity to hear her speak at a special assembly in the morning, and some students will actually participate in a small group workshop with her! Ms. Draper's novels will be on sale tomorrow (Friday) and Monday. Students were given a book title/price list yesterday in class. Ms. Draper will autograph books on Monday.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 23 vocabulary Part F.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your MGR products. Lab day tomorrow. Come prepared!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 23 vocabulary parts C,D,E.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your MGR project. Your goal should be to have at least seven of the products completed by the end of this week. I have demonstrated the four required poems in class and students should have completed them by today. Students must choose the artistic element (can by fulfilled by dressing as the person he/she researched or someone associated with the event) and FIVE additional pieces. I have samples of many of the pieces in class that students are welcome to use an example.
The entire project is due by next Friday, March 20th.
Monday, March 9, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 23 vocabulary parts A&B.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your R.A.F.T. (Role, Audience, Format, Topic writing piece). Tomorrow is a LAB day, so please bring all of your poems with you to class.
Final Copy MGR papers were returned to students today with grades. Students are responsible for making any typo/editing changes before printing a copy of the paper for their MGR binder that will be displayed on Multigenre Madness night. MANY of these papers need to be edited very carefully as the same errors are showing up on every draft. Please be sure your work is "audience ready".
Friday, March 6, 2009
Core 1 & 5 ONLY: None
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your two-voice poem. Parents: If you have not seen and/or signed the directions, checklist, and rubric for Part 2 of the MGR project, please do so this weekend. You will find valuable information about the project expectations, requirements, and deadlines for this second half of the project. The entire project is due two weeks from today (Friday, March 20th) and the Multigenre Madness Celebration is Tuesday, March 24th from 6:30pm until 7:30pm here at Dillard in the school cafeteria. All students are expected to attend.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 22 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocab/spelling quiz.
Core 2 & 6: Work on your poems (List & Six-Room Image Poem).
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
***EARLY RELEASE DAY FOR STUDENTS TOMORROW, THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH AT 12:30PM***
All Core Classes: Lesson 22 part F.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your rough draft of the Six-Room Image Poem.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 22 vocabulary parts A,B,C,D,E.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your rough draft of the "List" poem. Bring all drafts to class and come prepared with your materials as we will be working on the MGR products in class over the next three weeks. This week and next I will be demonstrating the required products (List Poem, Six-Room Image Poem, Two-Voice Poem, RAFT). Students will write rough drafts, edit/revise, and produce the final products. We have lab days scheduled next week (Tues/Thurs) for students to create their products if needed. This is the "creative" part of the project, so encourage your child to think outside of the box.
Parent signature on MGR Part 2 project guidelines/checklist/rubric. The completed project is due on Friday, March 20th.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Core 1 & 5 ONLY: None.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Final Copy of Multigenre Research Paper is due on MONDAY, MARCH 2nd. All drafts/notes/works cited page must be turned in with the final copy. Some students have little to no changes to make and others have many revisions (they did not revise the second draft enough). This paper is supposed to be a minimum of three pages long. I have a number of papers that are only one to one and half pages in length. These papers lack depth and do not constitute thorough research.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
***INTERIM REPORTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TODAY TO ALL STUDENTS FOR ALL CLASSES. PARENTS, PLEASE REVIEW, SIGN, AND RETURN TO ME BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th. THANK YOU!***
All Core Classes: Lesson 21 word search/crossword puzzle; study for vocab/spelling quiz; Get interim report signed by parent and return to me tomorrow.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Draft #2 of the Multigenre Research Paper was returned to students today. Additional revision/editing is needed before the Final Copy is turned in on Monday, March 2nd.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 21 vocabulary Part F.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 21 vocabulary parts D & E.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: The 2nd draft of the MGR paper was due yesterday. Some students did not turn in their drafts---many were missing a parent's signature on the revised paper.
I am editing the papers now and will return as quickly as possible for additional revision/editing by the students.
Monday, February 23, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 21 vocabulary parts A,B,C.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Core 1 & 5 ONLY: NONE
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Draft #2 of your MGR paper is due on Monday. Don't forget to get a parent signature on the top of Draft #2, as well as highlight all changes/revisions on Draft #2. You will turn in Draft #1, Draft #2, and your Works Cited page (this must be formatted properly--many of you did not include this in Draft #1). Remember to use www.citationmachine.net, MLA format.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 20 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocab/spelling quiz.
Core 2 & 6: Continue to work on your MGR revisions. Draft #2 is due on Monday, Feb. 23rd. Parents please read the note I sent home today regarding the second draft requirements (parent signature/highlight revisions/include Draft #1).
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 20 vocabulary part E; Grammar pg. 120.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your MGR paper.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
All Core Classes: Voc 20 parts C&D; Grammar pg. 119 only (subject/verb agreement)
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your MGR papers. Remember revision does not mean simply fixing the typos on your paper. Reorganize, reword, rethink---Does your paper make sense? Does it flow logically and are events in chronological order? Are the details you've included relevant? Have you rewritten sections where you merely listed fact after fact? Would someone want to read your paper? Have you created an interesting opening paragraph? These are some questions to consider as you revise your paper. Draft #2 due on Monday, February 23rd (you will hand in both your Draft #1 and Draft #2).
Monday, February 16, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 20 vocabulary parts A&B
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Lab days Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week. Come prepared with a plan to guide your next level of research (as discussed in class today). Draft #2 of the MGR paper is due one week from today 2/23.
Friday, February 13, 2009*
*UPDATE*
CORE 2 & 6 ONLY: I FINISHED READING/EDITING THE FIRST DRAFTS OF THE MULTIGENRE PAPERS AND RETURNED THEM TO STUDENTS TODAY. WITH RARE EXCEPTION, THEY NEED A LOT OF WORK! I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE THESE STUDENTS TO GO TO THE LIBRARY THIS WEEKEND AND WORK ON FINDING ADDITIONAL SOURCES FOR THEIR RESEARCH. I HAVE WRITTEN COMMENTS ON ALL PAPERS TO HELP GUIDE THEM TO THE NEXT STEPS IN THE PROCESS. DRAFT #2 WILL BE DUE ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD.
All Core Classes: None
Thursday, February 12, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 19 word search/crossword puzzle; STUDY for the vocab/spelling quiz.
Wednesday, February 11. 2009
EARLY RELEASE DAY FOR STUDENTS TOMORROW. STUDENTS WILL BE RELEASED AT 12:30PM.
All Core Classes: Lesson 19 vocabulary part E.
Core 2 & 6: Draft #1 of the MGR paper was due today. I will be reading/editing these papers over the next few days and plan to return them to students as soon as possible so that they can begin the second round of research.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 19 vocabulary parts C&D.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Rough Draft #1 of your Multigenre Research paper is due tomorrow. It must be typed and should include your Works Cited page and your research notes.
Monday, February 9, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 19 parts A&B.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: First draft of your MGR paper is due on Wednesday. Don't forget to attach your "Works Cited" page to it as well.
Friday, February 6, 2009
All Core Classes: None
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your Multigenre Research Project. Draft #1 is due on Wednesday, Feb.11th. If your paper is completed before Wednesday you may turn it in early. The Works Cited page must be turned in with your rough draft as well.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 18 word search/crossword puzzle; STUDY for vocab/spelling quiz; bring a book to read for after the quiz as we will have some D.E.A.R. time.
Core 2 & 6: Work on your MGR notes.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 18 vocabulary part G; Study for the quiz on Friday (last week's quizzes were NOT very good!)
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on note-taking for your MGR project--Lab day tomorrow; First Draft of paper due one week from today Wednesday, Feb. 11th.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 18 vocabulary parts D&E.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your research paper. Students should be taking notes from the non-fiction book on their topic. Thank you to all the parents who have made sure that their child has their non-fiction book on their topic, a folder to keep their research materials, and a flash drive to use in the computer lab. Some students have not brought in their books yet. The first draft of this paper is due one week from tomorrow. Students who have not begun taking notes and doing their research are going to be pressed to make this deadline. Please work on the project a little every day to make sure that you have enough time to do quality work.
Monday, February 2, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 18 vocabulary parts A,B,C.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Work on your notes for Multigenre Research Project (read your non-fiction book and take notes)
Friday, January 30, 2009
REPORT CARDS WERE DISTRIBUTED TODAY TO ALL STUDENTS. PARENTS PLEASE SIGN ONE COPY AND RETURN IT TO YOUR CHILD'S HOMEROOM TEACHER ON MONDAY. KEEP ONE COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.
All Core Classes: Get report card signed and return to homeroom teacher on Monday.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Bring your non-fiction book on your Multigenre topic. If you were not able to check out a book at our Media Center, it is expected that you go to the public library to find one. All students are encouraged to visit the public library for resources.
We will be going to the computer lab/media center on Monday to begin researching. Bring your flash drive and your folder.
Computer Lab days next week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 17 word search/crossword puzzle; STUDY for the vocab/spelling quiz; Bring a book to read for after the quiz (D.E.A.R. time tomorrow!)
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Students were supposed to get parent signatures on the Multigenre Research Project sheet. Please be sure to sign this project information sheet. It contains all of the upcoming deadlines as well as the expectations I have for this project. Students must have at least one non-fiction book on their topic by MONDAY. Bring this book to class. Next week we will begin our research in the computer lab/media center. Ms. Cassidy will also provide instruction on how to cite sources in MLA format. If you have questions or concerns, please email me at gstevens@wcpss.net.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 17 vocabulary part F; Complete your final copy of the evaulative essay; Quiz on Friday for vocabulary Lesson 17.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 17 vocabulary part D; complete the rough draft of your evaluative essay (book review); bring any library books that you have from home that are due back to the Media Center--book check out tomorrow.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Today we start the Multigenre Research Project! This week we will be learning about how to do research. Tomorrow we will check out books on our topic (the Media Center may or may not have books on your title; if you can't find a book at our Media Center you will need to go to a public library to find one). The instructions and deadlines for Part One of the project were sent home today for parent signatures. Please review the guidelines and deadlines with your child. If you have questions about any of it, please feel free to email me (gstevens@wcpss.net).
It will be helpful to students who are working on the Multigenre Research Project (MGR) to have a pocket folder and a flash drive. The pocket folder will be used to store all project related materials. The flash drive will allow a student to work on his/her paper at home and at school.
Friday, January 23. 2009
All Core Classes: None.
Today is the last day of the 2nd quarter/semester. Report Cards will be distributed next Friday.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
All Core Classes: Welcome back! Due to the unexpected snow days this week we will NOT have the usual Friday vocabulary/spelling quiz tomorrow. Lesson 17 vocabulary quiz will be moved to next Friday. Tonight's homework: Lesson 17 parts A, B, C.
Friday, January 16, 2009
All Core Classes: Complete your novel by Tuesday, January 20th (we will be using it to write an evaluative essay next week).
Monday, January 19th is a holiday; Friday of next week is the last day of the semester. Report Cards will be distributed on Friday, January 30th.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 16 word search; Study for vocabulary/spelling quiz; Bring your novel to class; Final copy of problem-solution essay due by the end of class tomorrow. We will peer edit/revise essays in class today and students will have an opportunity to work on their final copy in class today.
Core 2 & 6 only; TOPICS/PARENT SIGNATURES due tomorrow. I have received some of the topics from students already. Some of the topics students have chosen are not appropriate for this project, as the individuals are too young to have made much of an impact on the culture. I have strongly suggested that students consider the age of the individual before committing to that topic. It will be difficult to conduct the level of research required if the person being researched is 21 and hasn't been around long enough for us to analyze their influence on society.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 16 vocabulary part F; complete the rough draft of your problem-solution essay. Use the colored cards (one card per paragraph). Students had most of the class period today to work on these essays, so most of them should have completed this in class or be close to completing it by the end of class.; Continue reading your novel--must be finished by Tuesday, Jan. 20th.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Multigenre Research topics and parent signatures are due by Friday.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 16 vocabulary parts C,D,E: Complete the Tic-Tac-Toe graphic organizer for the Problem-Solution essay as well as the Introductory paragraph (Prompt: How can the school ease the transition for students moving from 5th to 6th grade?) Remember, you must have three possible solutions and be able to support your reasons why these solutions would solve the problem.; Continue reading your novel.
Monday, January 12, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 16 vocabulary parts A& B; continue reading your novel (must complete it by next Tuesday, January 20th).
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Parent letter sent home today with information about the upcoming Multigenre Research Project and a list of possible topics for you to explore. Students are encouraged to review the topic lists with their parents and choose one that interests them by Friday. The chosen topic and parent signature are due on Friday of this week. Students may choose a topic that is not on the list, however it must be approved by me before going forward. Topics are limited to individuals OR an historical event.
Friday, January 9, 2009
All Core Classes: None :)
Thursday, January 8, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 15 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocab/spelling quiz. Tomorrow's quiz will have the application portion on the back. In December, students practiced doing the application activity in class. From this point on, this will be a part of the weekly quiz.
All students should bring the novel they are reading for the upcoming evaluative essay. Students need to bring this book to class every day between now and January 20th. They must finished reading the book by January 20th.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 15 vocabulary part G; Revise your "Snow Day" paragraph (we will peer-edit in class today; if you need to do any revisions, please complete tonight so your paragraph will be ready for the final copy); begin reading your novel. We visited the Media Center today and all students were supposed to check out a novel to read over the next two weeks. Students will need to show me the novel by Friday of this week and they should bring this novel to class every day.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 15 vocabulary parts D,E,F; Complete the "Snow Day" paragraph that we started in class. Remember to bring any library books you have at home to school tomorrow as we will be visiting the Media Center for book check-out. All students will need to have a novel of their choice to read over the next three weeks. Students will use this novel to write an evaluative essay during the week of January 20th-23rd. If a student has an overdue book at the Media Center, he/she will not be able to check out another one.
Monday, January 5, 2009
All Core Classes: Lesson 15 vocabulary parts A,B,C; complete the Topic Sentences worksheet.
Welcome back to all! Hope you enjoyed the holiday break. Thank you for all the wonderful goodies and gifts! I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.
We are starting a writing unit that will continue for most of January. This week we are working on topic sentences and paragraphs.
Friday, December 19, 2008
All Core Classes: Have a wonderful holiday break! See you back here on Monday, January 5, 2009!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 14 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocab/spelling quiz; complete your postcard to Florence (with your colored fountain design).
Don't forget to bring a snack/drink to share for the "Fountain of Knowledge" celebration tomorrow during class!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 14 vocabulary parts F&G; Complete Focus Lesson #64 if you did not complete in class; Finish your rough draft of the postcard to Florence with your sketch of the fountain (we will work on the actual postcard in class on Thursday).
Don't forget to bring something to contribute to the "Fountain of Knowledge" experience scheduled for Friday :)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 14 vocabulary parts C&D; Complete the Regarding the Fountain study guide (if not completed in class) to review for the RTF test tomorrow (the test is a multiple choice version of the study guide---so be familiar with it!).
Core 2&6 ONLY: Those students who are revising their papers have until Thursday at the latest to turn them in. Remember: all papers must be returned to me by Thursday (revised or not).
Monday, December 15, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 14 vocabulary parts A&B; remember to try and bring in some snacks/drinks for the "Fountain of Knowledge" experience on Friday.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Some students still have not turned in their literary analysis papers that were due last Friday. I have graded all of the papers that were turned in on time and will return those to students today. Any student with less than a "A" on his/her paper is encouraged to make the changes necessary to bring up his/her grade. I will need these revised papers by Thursday of this week at the latest.
Friday, December 12, 2008
All Core Classes: None. Enjoy your weekend!
Next Friday, December 19th we will be having our "Fountain of Knowledge" Experience to celebrate the culmination of reading the novel Regarding the Fountain by Kate Klise. Today I am sending home a list of snacks/drinks that we would love to have for this event. Any items that you would be willing to contribute are much appreciated!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
***INTERIM GRADE REPORTS SENT HOME TODAY FOR ALL CLASSES***
All Core Classes: Get interim grade reports signed by your parent; Voc 13 word search/crossword puzzle; STUDY for vocab/spelling quiz.
Core 2 & 6 only: FINAL PAPER DUE. REMEMBER TO ATTACH ALL DRAFTS, PLANNING SHEET, AND RUBRIC.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 13 vocabulary part F.
Core 2 & 6 only: Draft #2 of literary analysis paper due tomorrow. Incorporate any changes made to your first draft. Keep all copies of all drafts! They must be turned in with your final paper on Friday.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 13 vocabulary parts C,D,E; Grammar worksheet pg. 118
Core 2 & 6 only: Draft #1 of your literary analysis paper is due tomorrow. It must be typed. Friday's vocabulary quiz is on synonyms---study!
Interim reports will go home on Thursday of this week.
Monday, December 8, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 13 vocabulary parts A&B; Grammar pg. 117 (compound subjects and predicates).
Core 2 & 6 only: Draft #1 of the literary analysis paper is due on Wednesday. Remember, this must be typed!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Core 1 & 5: None
Core 2 & 6: Work on your literary analysis essay. Draft #1 is due on Wed. Dec. 10th.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
All Core Classes: Vocab 12 word search/crossword puzzle; Study for vocab/spelling quiz; Grammar pg. 78.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: I gave out the Literary Analysis Essay assignment yesterday with directions and a rubric. The first draft of this essay is due next Wed. 12/10 and it must be typed. If you do not have access to a computer to type your paper you must see me as soon as possible to arrange a time for you to type your paper at school. Please be sure to read the directions for the paper and the rubric thoroughly. I have given very specific directions on how to structure the essay. I will model how to plan for the essay on Friday and provide additional models from previous papers. Please see me if you have questions!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 12 vocabulary part F; Grammar pg. 77 (Fragments).
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 12 vocabulary parts D & E; Grammar page 46.
Core 2 & 6 Only: Vocabulary quiz on Friday is a SYNONYMS quiz. Familiarize yourself with each word's synonyms.
Read your novel and try to complete it by Friday of this week. You will be writing a Literary Analysis essay comparing/contrasting the protagonist (main character) to Percy Jackson from The Lightning Thief. Instructions for the paper will be forthcoming.
Monday, December 1, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 12 vocabulary parts A,B,C; Grammar worksheet pg. 45.
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Read your novel if you have not finished it yet. You need to finish the book by Friday of this week.
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
All Core Classes: Have a great Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time with your family and friends :)
Core 2 & 6 ONLY: Students checked out books today at the media center. These novels need to be read by Friday, Dec. 5th.
Monday, November 24, 2008
All Core Classes: Complete the comprehension questions that accompany the Thanksgiving story. Tomorrow you will work on the two journal entries (as either a Pilgrim or Native American) using the sample journal entries I shared with you in class.
No vocabulary this week due to the short school week.
Core 2 & 6 only: Remember to bring any overdue library books to school by tomorrow as we are going to the Media Center to check out books. You will need to be able to check out a book for the upcoming literary analysis paper (details to follow).
Core 1 & 5: Media Center visit will be next week. I will send a reminder when I have the scheduled date.
Friday, November 21, 2008
All Core Classes: None :) Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 11 word search/crossword puzzle; STUDY for the vocab/spelling quiz; Complete the summary of the article you started in class.
REMINDER: Core 2 & 6: Instead of a straight definition, the vocabulary quiz has synonyms of the words.
Example:
Synonym: gaffe Vocabulary word: blunder
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 11 vocabulary part G; Summarize one of the non-fiction articles I distributed in class using the summarization graphic organizer found in Focus Lesson #42; Use the same article to locate and highlight the simple subjects and simple predicates (either use a highlighter or underline the subject once and the predicate twice--just like you did in the grammar homework from Monday and Tuesday).
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 11 vocabulary parts C,D,E; Grammar page 44 (two parts of a sentence).
Monday, November 17th, 2008
All Core Classes: Lesson 11 vocabulary parts A&B (complete the T-sheet/flash cards for two stars); Grammar worksheet on the two parts of a sentence pg. 43.
Please note: Core 2 & 6: This week's vocabulary quiz will not have definitions on it---instead there will be SYNONYMS of the vocabulary words. Please familiarize yourself with each word's synonyms (use www.dictionary.com ).
Friday, November 14th
All Core Classes: None :) Enjoy your weekend!
Today we will wrap-up The Lightning Thief unit with students displaying/playing with the game boards they created to reflect their understanding of the novel. The students have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I encourage them to continue reading about the adventures of Percy Jackson in the second novel The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan. There are four books in this series and a fifth book due out in late Spring of 2009. Many students who "hate to read" shared with me how much they enjoyed this book. I encourage you to capitalize on this enthusiasm and challenge your child to read the entire series! You can get the sequels at the public library or they are available for purchase at most book stores as well as Wal-Mart or Target. Let's keep them reading!
Thursday, November 13th
All Core Classes: Lesson 10 vocabulary word search/crossword puzzle; STUDY for vocab/spelling quiz; All board games are due tomorrow--your game needs to be ready to play when you get to class.
Wednesday, November 12th
All Core Classes: Lesson 10 vocabulary parts D,E,F; Work on your game board project as needed (we are working on these projects in class, but some work may be done at home).
Monday, November 10th
All Core Classes: Lesson 10 vocabulary parts A,B,C; Work on any parts of the game board that you can do from home. The goal is to have the game boards completed and ready to play by Friday of this week.
If you have not returned a signed copy of your report card, please do that by tomorrow.
Friday, November 7th, 2008
REPORT CARDS WERE DISTRIBUTED TODAY. PARENTS PLEASE REVIEW, SIGN, AND RETURN ONE COPY TO YOUR CHILD'S HOMEROOM TEACHER.
All Core Classes: Get report card signed; Begin to work on your plans for the board game project. Group work will begin on Monday for the board game final project for The Lightning Thief. Groups will design a board game based upon the novel. Students have a detailed set of instructions as well as a rubric to guide their designs. Students will work on this project in class and may need to complete some parts of it at home as well. The goal is to have all game boards completed and ready to play by next Friday, November 14th. This project will count as a project grade AND a test grade.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
All Core Classes: Complete the words derived from Greek Mythology assignment (words 6-10). I will collect these tomorrow.
Report Cards will be distributed to all students tomorrow (Friday, November 7th). Please be on the lookout for them!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
All Core Classes: Words derived from Greek Mythology--complete five words tonight (look up the definition either in a dictionary or on www.dictionary.com ). Students will discover how these words are tied to Greek Mythology. Complete five words tonight and five words on Thursday. I will collect this assignment (10 words total) on Friday.
There is no regular vocabulary lesson or quiz this week due to the short school week. Lesson 10 will be distributed on Friday of this week and the quiz will be next Friday.
Friday, Oct. 31st
All Core Classes: None
Monday & Tuesday: No school for students.
Due to the shorter school week, there will not be a regular vocabulary lesson/quiz next week. Students will learn about vocabulary words derived from Greek mythology next week.
Lesson 10 vocabulary will resume the following week.
Today is the last day of the first quarter. Report cards will be distributed to all students next Friday, November 7th.
Thursday, Oct. 30th
All Core Classes: Complete the Lesson 9 word search/crossword puzzle; STUDY for the vocab/spelling quiz.
Wednesday, Oct. 29th
All Core Classes: Lesson 9 vocabulary part F.
Tuesday, Oct. 28th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 9 vocabulary parts C&D; 2) Focus Lesson #35.
Monday, Oct.27th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 9 vocabulary parts A&B; 2) Complete your T-sheet or Flash Cards for Lesson 9; 3) Complete Focus Lesson #34.
Friday, Oct. 24th
All Core Classes: None :) Have a great weekend!
Thursday, Oct. 23rd
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 8 word search/crossword puzzle; 2) STUDY for vocab/spelling quiz; 3) Complete the Chp. 15 summary for Lightning Thief.
Wednesday, Oct. 22nd
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 8 vocabulary part F; 2) Complete the chapter 14 summary for Lightning Thief.
Tuesday, Oct. 21st
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 8 vocabulary parts C,D,E; 2) Complete the Chp. 13 summary for Lightning Thief.
Monday, Oct. 20th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 8 vocabulary parts A&B; 2) Complete your T-sheet or flash cards for your words; 3) Complete Chp. 12 summary for Lightning Thief.
Vocabulary/Spelling Quiz is on FRIDAY this week.
Friday, Oct. 17th
All Core Classes: None: Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, Oct. 16th
All Core Classes: None; Greek Day tomorrow! Don't forget to wear your sneakers :)
Wednesday, Oct. 15th
All Core Classes: 1) Complete the Lesson 7 word search/crossword puzzle; 2) STUDY for vocab/spelling quiz; 3) Complete Chp. 11 summary for Lightning Thief.
THURSDAY IS AN EARLY RELEASE DAY FOR STUDENTS. DISMISSAL AT 12:30pm.
Tuesday, Oct. 14th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 7 parts D,E,F& G; 2) Study your words *Quiz on THURSDAY this week; 3) Design a Cabin project due tomorrow.
Monday, Oct. 13th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 7 vocabulary parts A,B,C; 2) Complete either a T-sheet or flash cards to use to help you study your words; 3) Complete Ch.10 summary for Lightning Thief.
"Design a Cabin" project is due on Wednesday, Oct. 15th
Media Center visit tomorrow! Please bring any school library books to class with you so that you can check out new books.
Thursday is an Early Release Day for students: 12:30pm dismissal.
Friday is Greek Day!
Thursday, Oct. 9th
All Core Classes: Work on your "Design a Cabin" project; review your Vocabulary Lesson 7 words--quiz will be on THURSDAY again next week due to Greek Day on Friday the 17th.
Wednesday, Oct. 8th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 6 wordsearch/crossword puzzle; 2)STUDY for the vocab/spelling quiz; 3) Complete the Chp. 9 summary for Lightning Thief.
The Lightning Thief update:
We are well into The Lightning Thief novel (we are reading chapter 9 today) and the students are thoroughly enjoying it! Every day they come in to class and beg me to pass out the books. It does my heart good to see students so eager to devour a book! The main character, Percy Jackson, has just found out that he is a "half-blood". His mother is a mortal and his father is Poseidon, the god of the sea. Percy is staying at Camp Half-Blood with the other half-blood campers. All of the twelve major gods/goddesses have cabins at the camp. The project described below is designed to tap into what the students know about these gods/goddesses as well as allow them to use their imaginations. I hope they learn a lot and have fun doing it, too!
"DESIGN A CABIN" PROJECT was assigned today. It is due on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th. Students received the project requirements today as well as the rubric. Students will choose one of the gods/goddesses and design what they think that god/goddess' cabin at Camp Half-Blood would look like. Students have the basic information on each of the gods to use as a start. They may use additional information from other sources as well. They have a choice to either draw the cabin (focusing on its interior) OR make a three-dimensional cabin (for example, using a box they could create the interior of the cabin). It is up to the student to choose either of these creative expressions. After completing the cabin, students must write a paragraph describing what a visitor to this cabin would experience. I will provide large white construction paper for the drawing and a large lined index card for the paragraph. The rubric must be attached to the project with the student's name on it.
Tuesday, Oct. 7th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 6 parts D,E,F; 2) Complete the Chp. 8 summary for Lightning Thief; 3) Study for the vocabulary/spelling quiz on Thursday.
Monday, Oct. 6th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 6 parts A,B,C; 2) Complete either a T-sheet or flash cards for Voc 6 words--QUIZ THIS WEEK ON THURSDAY DUE TO THE TEACHER WORKDAY ON FRIDAY!l; 3)Complete the Chp. 7 summary for The Lightning Thief.
Friday, Oct. 3rd
All Core Classes: None : )
Thursday, Oct. 2nd
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 5 vocabulary word search/crossword puzzle; 2) Study for vocab/spelling quiz; 3) Chp. 6 summary for Lightning Thief. We will have a short test on Lightning Thief tomorrow as well (review of main characters/plot)
Wednesday, October 1st
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 5 vocabulary part F; 2) Complete chapter 5 summary for Lightning Thief
Tuesday, Sept. 30th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 5 vocabulary parts C,D,E; 2) Complete the Chp. 4 summary for Lightning Thief and the illustration of the minotaur battle.
Monday, Sept. 29th
All Core Classes: 1) Vocabulary Lesson 5 parts A&B; 2) Complete your T-sheet OR Flash Cards for the new words/definitions from Lesson 5 (use whichever method works best for you); 3) Complete the Chapter 3 Lightning Thief summary.
Friday, Sept. 26th
All Core Classes: None :) Have a good weekend!
Thursday, Sept. 25th
All Core Classes: 1) Complete the Lesson 4 vocabulary word search and crossword puzzle; 2) STUDY for the vocabulary/spelling quiz (use your T-sheet or flash cards); 3) Get your interim reports signed by a parent/guardian and return to me tomorrow; 4) Parents: students will be bringing home a data verification sheet. Please look it over and check to be sure that your address information and contact numbers are correct--if there are any changes, please make them directly on this sheet and return this sheet to your child's homeroom teacher. Thanks!
All of my language arts classes are starting the novel The Lightning Thief today :) We will be reading this novel in class (I only have a class set of the novels, so students cannot take them home)
Wednesday, Sept. 24th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 4 vocabulary part E; study for your quiz on Friday.
Tomorrow is an Early Release Day--12:30pm dismissal for students.
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 4 vocabulary parts C&D.
ATTENTION PARENTS: TO ACCESS MS. JARRETT'S MATH HOMEWORK SITE, PLEASE USE THE "SIXTH GRADE ASSIGNMENTS" SITE THAT COMES UP WHEN YOU LOOK HER UP ON NEW SCHOOLNOTES.COM. SHE HAS TRIED TO REMOVE THE OLD SITE, BUT IT IS NOT WORKING. IF YOU BOOKMARK THE NEW SITE OR CLICK ON "NOTIFY ME", YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BYPASS THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING.
Monday, Sept. 22nd
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 4 vocabulary parts A&B; 2) Complete the T-sheet or flash cards for your vocabulary words--use this to study daily.
Picture Day for students is on Wednesday, Sept. 24th
Early Release Day for students is on Thursday, Sept. 25th
Interim Reports go home on Thursday, Sept. 25th
Friday, Sept. 19th
Thanks to all the parents who came out for Open House last night. We appreciate your interest and support and look forward to a successful year!
All Core Classes: None :) Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, Sept. 18th
All Core Classes: 1) Complete the Lesson 3 wordsearch/crossword puzzle; 2) STUDY for the vocabulary/spelling quiz.
OPEN HOUSE tonight from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Hope you can make it!
Wednesday, Sept. 17th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 3 vocabulary part F; 2) STUDY your vocabulary/spelling words for Friday's quiz.
Tuesday, Sept. 16th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 3 vocabulary parts C,D,E; 2) Four Types of Sentences pg. 70. Students should be studying their vocabulary words/spelling a little each night to prepare for Friday's quiz. Use the T-sheet to help you study.
Monday, Sept. 15th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 3 vocabulary parts A&B; 2)Complete the T-sheet for Lesson 3 words/definitions; 3) Four Types of Sentences worksheet pg. 69
Book Fair visit tomorrow. Please bring money if you intend to purchase any items at the fair:)
Friday, Sept. 12th
All Core Classes: None :) Have a great weekend!
Reminder: Book Fair is next week. All of my classes will be visiting the Book Fair on Tuesday of next week. If you plan to buy any items, please remember to bring your money with you on Tuesday.
Thursday, Sept. 11th
All Core Classes: 1) Complete the Lesson 2 vocabulary word search and crossword puzzle; 2)STUDY for the vocab/spelling quiz; 3) Complete pg. 42 on linking verbs.
Wednesday, Sept. 10th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 2 vocab part E; 2) Verbs p. 41
Tuesday, Sept. 9th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 2 vocabulary parts C&D; Verbs worksheet pg. 34.
Monday, Sept. 8th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson 2 vocabulary parts A&B; 2)Complete the T-Sheet for Lesson 2 vocabulary words (T-Sheet: notebook paper folded down the left side with the vocab word on one side and the definition on the other side--Students should use this T-sheet to study the vocab words and spelling every day) 3)Complete the verbs worksheet pg. 33 only
Friday, Sept. 5th
All Core Classes: None :) Have a great weekend!
Thursday, Sept. 4th
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson One vocabulary wordsearch/crossword puzzle; 2) Study for vocabulary/spelling quiz; 3) Organize your Language Arts section of your binder for our notebook quiz tomorrow
Wed. Sept. 3rd
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson One vocabulary part F; 2) Nouns worksheet pg. 21.
Tuesday, Sept. 2nd
All Core Classes: 1) Lesson One vocabulary parts C,D,E (spelling/vocabulary quiz on FRIDAY); 2) complete the nouns worksheet pg.19 only; 3) All About Me T-Shirts are due tomorrow--please be sure to cover as much of the t-shirt as possible with your favorite things/pictures.
We will have a Notebook Quiz on Friday. Be sure to organize your binder and get pages in order and update your Table of Contents (TOC).
Friday, August 29th
All Core Classes: Review your vocabulary/spelling words over the weekend (Quiz next Friday); "All About Me T-Shirt" due on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd (we worked on these in class on Friday)
It has been a great first week back to school. Keep up the good work!
Thursday, August 28th
All Core Classes: Finish Lesson One vocabulary parts A&B; Complete the T-sheet*for all 15 vocabulary words; review your F.I.R.E. matrix (orange sheet) to prepare for the quiz tomorrow.
Lesson One vocabulary words quiz is next Friday, Sept. 5th
*What is a "T-sheet"? On a piece of notebook paper, write the vocabulary words on the left-hand side of the paper and the definitions on the right-hand side. When you study your words for the quiz, you can fold the paper to cover one side and test yourself. This is an effective study strategy to use to prepare for our vocabulary/spelling quizzes. You could also make flash cards with the word on one side and the definition on the back.
Wednesday, August 27th
All Core Classes: 1) Finish the letter to Mrs. Stevens rough draft (2) Copy it NEATLY on the "Dragon" paper that I gave you in class (3) Color the dragon NEATLY with either colored pencils or markers.
Tuesday, August 26th
All Core Classes: 1) Read and sign my class letter and have your parent/guardian sign as well 2) Review the expected behaviors on the F.I.R.E. matrix to prepare for the quiz on Friday.
Monday, August 25th
All Core Classes: 1) Get all required papers signed by a parent/guardian and return to your homeroom teacher tomorrow in order to receive your lock/locker assignment. 2)Bring your binder, paper, pencils, and agenda to class tomorrow 3) Quiz on F.I.R.E. behavior expectations on Friday
