Umoja Ice Skating

Have a good break everyone!

Monday, December 12

Good morning!

You have nine days till break! Ice skating on Friday! Plan on this costing you $5 each.

For now, go to your Edmodo and do your vocabulary assignment.

Thursday, December 8

In your vocab blogs, complete the following assignment -

Blog Title: Quarter 2, Week 7 Critical Reading Passage

Do the benefits of importing Chinese goods outweigh the consequences?

First, fill in the blanks with the appropriate word and/or its word form. Your vocab words to use for this are: export, import, and function.


China’s economy has grown very quickly over the last 30 years due to the number of
1) __________ they send to countries like the United States. It is almost impossible to name a product that Americans use that is not 2) __________from China – toys, clothes, electronics, and furniture. The Chinese government has spent more than $568 billion on improving transportation in China in order to increase the Chinese economy. One recent development has been the introduction of a bullet train that runs between two major Chinese cities.
Its 3) __________ is not just to transport passengers, but to help increase China’s economy by helping to transport goods between cities faster.In 2009, China became the world’s largest
4) __________ of goods to the rest of the world. It is expected that China’s economy will become the world’s largest by 2027, beating out the United States. It is difficult for the United States to compete with China. We 5) __________ four items from China for every one
6) __________ that we send there. This means fewer jobs for U.S. workers and more jobs for Chinese workers. The benefit that Americans receive from the high number of Chinese imports is that it allows U.S. stores to offer lower priced goods. However, many Americans feel that the U.S. government’s 7) __________ is to decrease this trade deficit if the U.S. wants to remain the largest economy in the world.

Then, answer the questions in a five-sentence paragraph.
What do you think the U.S. should do to encourage China to import more goods from the United States? How could the U.S. encourage Americans to buy more American-made goods if the prices are higher?

Friday, December 2

Friday, Friday, Friday! Friday, Friday, Friday! Friday, Friday, Friday! Friday, Friday, Friday!

Your vocabulary (T-Chart & Paragraph Practice) is on Edmodo.

Thursday, December 1

...And it's December already!!!! Just think - it's only 3 1/2 weeks till break!

As you come in, here is your warm up assignments...

1) Vocabulary -
Blog Title: Q2, Week 6 Critical Reading Passage

Assignment:
STEP 1: Read the following critical readig passage.

Should there be more restrictions on credit card use?“Credit" is a contract between a consumer and the bank, a credit card company, or another lender. Credit cards are different from ATM or debit cards which make withdrawals directly from people’s checking accounts. In today's credit-dependent society, credit card use is viewed as normal. The average household credit debt is about $10,000. It is clear that many people use credit cards irresponsibly. When credit card companies issue credit to consumers, they do so based on their credit score, not the amount of credit a consumer can necessarily afford to pay back based on their income. When consumers run into trouble financially, high interest rates and aggressive late fees make it very difficult for them to pay off their credit card debt. The impact of this is that it hurts the economy.Credit card abuse is when people who do not have the income to support their credit card purchases, excessively and irresponsibly use them to finance what they buy and to pay their bills. Credit cards are widely used in the United States economy amounting to billions of dollars in credit card debt.

STEP 2 - Answer the following questions in a 5-sentence paragraph.
- When people abuse their credit cards they can seek help from consumer credit counselors, debt management companies, or they may need to file for bankruptcy.
- What would you do if someone gave you a credit card with a $20,000 limit?
- What would you do if the credit card company asked for all of their money back and 10% interest on what you had spent?
- What are some of the consequences of bankruptcy?

2) PLATO
If you are in Algebra -
Go to: Geometry and Measurement
Assignment: Solving Ratio, Proportion and Percent Story Problems

If you are in Geometry -
Go to: Geometry Basics, Points, Lines, Planes, and Angles
Assignment: Supplementary and Complementary Angles

Wednesday, November 30

Go to Edmodo and complete your vocabulary cards!

Tuesday, November 28

Good morning and afternoon!

As you come in, go to Edmodo for your vocab quiz.

Directions - Vocab Quiz. Fill in the blanks. Show me when you are done, turn it in, and then delete from your computer.

Monday, November 28

Good morning my favorite students! I hope that everyone enjoyed their long weekend and now you are so super happy to be at school and ready to do some work!

Your vocabulary assignment this morning is on EDMODO! Go there, do it, and show me before you submit it!

Tuesday, November 22

Good morning!

As you come in, you have two different assignments -

1) Words Alive survey on Maus
***Go to this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5Z3FZ3D
***Fill out the survey
***Show me the page that confirms you have completed the survey (yes, I actually give you a grade for this)

2) BLOCK 1 ONLY
Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ABGstudentsurvey
Yes, you will get credit for this also.

3) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Q2, Week 5 - Critical Reading Passage
Assignment - Read the passage below and answer the questions. You don't have to use the vocabulary words, but you must write at least five sentences and use COMPLETE SENTENCES.

Are cell phones safe to use while driving?

Twenty years ago cell phones were a new concept. Now, most people use cell phones because they allow you to talk when and where you want, do business on the road, and enjoy music, video, messaging and Internet features. Cell phones are powerful telecommunications devices, but are they safe?Many studies have shown an increased risk of car accidents related to cell phone use while driving. A handful of states assessed the risk and have made hand-held cell phone use illegal while operating a car. The message seems to be that if you use a hands-free device, you are safe. A growing number of studies relate that any kind of phone use (even hands-free) while driving leads to an increase in accidents. In addition, statistics show that reaction time for drivers talking on a cell phone is similar to that of a drunk driver.This argument implies that the most effective legislation would ban the use of cell phones by drivers in cars; however, this concept faces strong opposition from the telecommunications industry and auto manufacturers. If everyone on the road were unable to use their cell phones, life would be very different. Business transactions would slow and wireless providers would lose millions of dollars.

Answer the questions:
1. Is it dangerous to use a cell phone while driving?
2. Should cell phones be banned completely while driving or are they safe to use with hand-free devices?

Tuesday, November 21

Good morning, my favorite students of all time!

Aren't you SOOOO excited that we have a short week?

This morning, you have two assignments - a blog about your mid-term grades and an Edmodo vocab assignment.

You need to show me your blog and your vocab assignment so I can enter your grades.

Blog: Week 5 Grades
Assignment:
*** Go to Edmodo.
*** Check your grades for ALL the classes you take with me: Home Room, Language Arts, Algebra or Geometry
*** Find the PERCENTAGE (take the small number and divide it into the big number) for each class.
*** How many missing assignments do you have?
*** Are you happy with this grade?
*** What can you do to improve this grade?

Once you are done with this blog, go to Edmodo for your vocab assignment.

Friday, November 18

It's Friday! Woohoooooo!!!!


There is no blog today -- just your vocab quiz.

Go to Edmodo!

Download the vocabulary quiz. Fill in the blanks with your answers. Turn in on Edmodo. Delete your quiz from your computer once you are done. You must show Ms. S before you submit on Edmodo and to make sure I watch you delete the assignment.

Thursday, November 17

Hello!

As you come in, your vocab assignment is slightly different this morning...

You have a word document on Edmodo. Complete the T-Chart and write a five sentence paragraph using all three of your academic vocabulary words.

Once you are done, save the word document, show me, and then turn it in on Edmodo.

Wednesday, November 16

Good morning!

As you come in, here is your assignment -

Blog Title: Week 4 Critical Reading Passage
Assignment:
*** Read the critical reading passage below and answer the questions at the end.
*** Find the definitions for your vocabulary words: perceive, impact, and structure.

Have social networking sites had a negative impact on our society?The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Classmates.com more than quadrupled from 2005 to 2009. Many users say the sites have made a positive impact on our society, but others perceive social networking as dangerous with few benefits.People that favor social networking sites argue that these online communities promote increased communication with friends and family, familiarize people with valuable computer skills, and create a more global community. Even the structure of job hunting has changed with many people finding jobs through social networks.On the other hand, people who are against social networking sites perceive them as places that expose children to predators, increase vulnerability to computer viruses, lower worker productivity, and can result in shorter attention spans.

Answer the following questions:
1) Do you think social networking sites have made a positive or negative impact on your life and our society?
2) How have social networking sites changed the structure of social relationships?
3) As of 2011, it is legal for colleges and businesses to view the social networking profiles of applicants. Do you think that is a violation of their privacy?

Tuesday, November 15

Good morning!

We are currently in Week 4.

For your morning blog, I would like you to complete the following --

Blog Title: Week 4 Grades
Assignmnent:
*** Go to your Edmodo.
*** Check your grades for - Home Room, Language Arts, Algebra and/or Geometry
*** Answer the following questions:

1) What are your grades for each class? Give the PERCENTAGE and LETTER GRADE. (to find your percentage, divide the number of points you have by the number of points possible)
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% - Failing
2) How many missing assignments do you have?
3) Are you satisfied with this grade? Why or why not?
4) What can you do to improve this grade by the end of the quarter?

Good morning!

As you come in, here is your morning vocabulary assignment:

Blog Title: Q2, Week 4 Critical Reading Passage - Should Human Cloning Be Allowed?

Assignment:
*** Read the following passage.
*** Answer the questions at the bottom of the passage. Minimum of FIVE sentences. You DO NOT have to use your vocabulary words (you'll do that one tomorrow -- this is just your free response).

Should human cloning be allowed?

Cloning became a hot topic when Dolly the Sheep was cloned from an identical sheep in 1997. Cloning basically equates to creating a genetic twin. There is no evidence that human cloning has occurred yet, but it is believed that scientists have the ability to do so. Most countries have evaluated the pros and cons of human cloning and limited or outlawed it. If you look at this in a different context, there are human clones among us right now. They are identical twins, created naturally, not in a lab. Supporters of human cloning say that it could help couples who are struggling with conceiving a baby. More importantly, many people say that human cloning could be used to save lives by cloning a diseased liver or heart or to replace a body part like an arm. In this context, human cloning may not be such a bad thing.Opponents of human cloning say that people are “playing God” and they equate that with going against many people’s religious beliefs. Some people fear that scientists could create “superhumans” that would be bred as super-soldiers or super-athletes which would make it impossible for non-cloned humans to compete with them.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
Evaluate the consequences of cloning people and consider whether clones would have the same rights as “non-cloned” people. What if people decided to clone their babies from famous people? How might clones be different from the original person? Would you want to clone yourself?

Monday, November 7

Good morning!

As you come in, here is your blog assignment:

Blog Title: Q2, Week 4 Vocabulary Definitions & Cloze Reading
Assignment:
*** Your vocabulary words this week are: context, equate, and evaluate.
*** Find the definitions for each word.
*** Complete the cloze reading activity. Read the passage and fill in the blanks.

Cloning became a hot topic when Dolly the Sheep was cloned from an identical sheep in 1997. Cloning basically 1) __________ to creating a genetic twin. There is no evidence that human cloning has occurred yet, but it is believed that scientists have the ability to do so. Most countries have 2) __________ the pros and cons of human cloning and limited or outlawed it. If you look at this in a different 3) __________, there are human clones among us right now. They are identical twins, created naturally, not in a lab.

Supporters of human cloning say that it could help couples who are struggling with conceiving a baby. More importantly, many people say that human cloning could be used to save lives by cloning a diseased liver or heart or to replace a body part like an arm. In this 4) __________, human cloning may not be such a bad thing.

Opponents of human cloning say that people are “playing God” and they
5) __________ that with going against many people’s religious beliefs. Some people fear that scientists could create “superhumans” that would be bred as super-soldiers or super-athletes which would make it impossible for non-cloned humans to compete with them.

Thursday, November 3

Good morning!

You do not have a vocabulary blog this morning. (sweet, aren't I?)

But don't worry, you have a PLATO!!!

If you are in ALGEBRA, complete the following plato -

Go to - Q2 Math
Assignment - Number Sense - Understanding Proportion

If you are in GEOMETRY, complete the following plato -

Go to - Q2 Math
Assignment - Geometry Basics, Points, Lines, Planes and Angles -- Lines in a Plane

Wednesday, November 2

Good morning! As you come in, here are your assignments...


1) Vocabulary Blog
Blog Title: Q2, Week 3 - T-Chart & Paragraph

Assignment:
*** You need to write THREE reasons for YES and NO. Then, choose your side and argue your point in a 5 sentence paragraph that answers the following question.

Focus Question: Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?

Respond to the focus question with a minimum of five sentences and include the following: 1) A topic sentence stating your opinion, 2) At least three reasons that support your opinion, 3) A concluding statement, and 4) The three academic language words used correctly in the paragraph.

2) PLATO
Go to - Q2 Math
Assignment - Number Sense -- Working with Common Denominators and Least Common Denominator

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 1

Good morning! And Happy November!

As you come in, here are your TWO ASSIGNMENTS. Vocabulary & PLATO.

BLOCK 1 - I need you to take this survey also!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ABGStudentOctober

1) Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?

Use the following words to fill in the blanks - interpret, percent, and involve.

Ninety-seven 1) __________ of twelve to seventeen year olds in the U.S. played video games in 2008, thus fueling an $11.7 billion domestic video game industry. In 2008, ten of the top twenty best-selling video games in the U.S.
2) __________ violence.Violent video games have been blamed for school shootings, increases in the 3) __________ of students being bullied, and violence towards women. Critics say that these games make players less sensitive to real-life violence, reward players for simulating violence, and that children 4) __________ them to mean violence is an acceptable way to resolve conflicts.Video game advocates 5) __________ the research on this topic as deeply flawed and say that there is no relationship between video games and social violence. They argue that violent video games may reduce violence by serving as a substitute for rough and tumble play and by providing a safe outlet for aggressive and angry feelings.

2) PLATO
Go to: Q2 Math
Assignment: Number Sense - Finding Common Multiples and the Least Common Multiple

Happy Halloween!

Good morning and happy halloween!

As you come in, you just need to complete your vocabulary blog....

Blog Title: Week 2 Vocabulary Defintions & Critical Reading Passage
Assignment:
Your vocabulary words this week are: Interpret, Involve, and Percent

*** Find the DEFINTIONS for each word.
*** Read the Critical Reading Passage and answer the questions at the end.

Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?

Ninety-seven percent of twelve to seventeen year olds in the U.S. played video games in 2008, thus fueling an $11.7 billion domestic video game industry. In 2008, ten of the top twenty best-selling video games in the U.S. involved violence.

Violent video games have been blamed for school shootings, increases in the percentage of students being bullied, and violence towards women. Critics say that these games make players less sensitive to real-life violence, reward players for simulating violence, and that children interpret them to mean violence is an acceptable way to resolve conflicts.

Video game advocates interpret the research on this topic as deeply flawed and say that there is no relationship between video games and social violence. They argue that violent video games may reduce violence by serving as a substitute for rough and tumble play and by providing a safe outlet for aggressive and angry feelings.

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS IN ONE PARAGRAPH. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE YOUR WORDS.

Do kids who are involved with playing violent video games tend to be more aggressive? If and when you have children, will you let them play violent video games? Are there benefits to playing violent video games?

Quarter 2 Edmodo Classes!

Join your new Edmodo classes! Only join the classes for your block!

BLOCK 1
Algebra - 6smvao
Language Arts - akr2pc


BLOCK 2
Algebra - vcpxnl
Geometry - wuvnvu
Language Arts - 4w06td

Tuesday, October 25

Blog Title: Cloze Reading Passage Quarter 2 Week 1

Your new vocabulary words for the week are: evidence, issue, and summarize

Should all Americans have the right to free health care?

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word and/or its word form.

Health care is an 1) __________ that continues to be debated. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, millions of people in the U.S. do not have health insurance. In 2007, Americans spent more than two trillion dollars on health care. Health care is the largest industry in the U.S., employing more than 14 million people.

Supporters of the right to health care, believe that health care reform would stop medical bankruptcies (when people go broke because someone in the family gets sick), improve public health, and reduce overall health care spending.
2) __________ suggests that 2.1% of all U.S. bankruptcies in 2007 were related to medical expenses. They say that no one in the richest nation on earth should go without health care. A June 2009 report 3) __________ the results of a poll that showed 64% of Americans believe health care is an important
4) __________ and should be a right.

People who are against using taxes to provide health care for all Americans argue that it is socialism (a government run society). They also feel that there is
5) __________ to suggest that it would decrease the quality and availability of health care for those who already have medical coverage. In 6) __________, opponents say it is not the government's responsibility to guarantee health coverage.

Thursday, October 20

Hello! As you come in, here are your TWO vocabulary assignments. Make sure you do both before you ask me to check your blog.

Blog Title: Week 10 Vocab Cloze Reading & Paragraph Practice
Assignment:
*** Copy and paste the reading selection below into your blog and fill in the blanks using this week's vocabulary words: criteria, emphasis, and consent.
*** Once you complete the cloze reading, you need to complete the paragraph practice. In your paragraph, you must write FIVE SENTENCES that includes a topic sentence, three reasons to support your decision, and a concluding sentence. You must use all THREE OF YOUR ACADEMIC VOCABULARY WORDS IN YOUR PARAGRAPH. BOLD THESE WORDS.

Should doctors be allowed to help critically ill patients commit suicide?

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate focus word and/or its word form.

The word euthanasia was coined in the 17th century by Francis Bacon who defined it as “an easy, painless, and happy death.” Today, it refers to when a doctor 1) __________ to help a critically ill patient commit suicide by injecting him or her with a drug that causes death; critically ill means that they have a disease or illness which will result in death.

Supporters of doctors who assist critically ill patients to die say that people have the right to end their lives in a painless and dignified way. One could say that a person’s right “to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” includes the right to decide to free oneself from a painful disease or illness. Doctors who support euthanasia 2) __________ that the 3) __________ for 4) __________ to help a patient die is that the patient is suffering from a terminal illness, has a poor quality of life, and has made a conscious decision to end his/her life.

Critics of euthanasia say that doctors take an oath to protect patients. Assisting them to end their lives goes against that promise. Opponents also 5) __________
the possibility of doctors taking this too far by helping the poor and disabled end their lives. Religious critics say that doctor-assisted suicide goes against God’s will. Others fear that a patient's age and inability to pay medical bills may be used as 6) __________ to determine who lives and who dies.

As of 2011, the Supreme Court has ruled against euthanasia, but many patients are still asking doctors for assistance.

Wednesday, October 18

Today is early release at 12noon so let's make sure we work efficiently!

As you come in, here is your vocabulary assignment -

BLOCK 1 - You need to do the definitions and critical reading passage from yesterday (see the post below this one).

BLOCK 2!!
Blog Title: Week 10 Vocab Cloze Reading
Assignment:
*** Copy and paste the reading selection below into your blog and fill in the blanks using this week's vocabulary words: criteria, emphasis, and consent.


Should doctors be allowed to help critically ill patients commit suicide?

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate focus word and/or its word form.

The word euthanasia was coined in the 17th century by Francis Bacon who defined it as “an easy, painless, and happy death.” Today, it refers to when a doctor 1) __________ to help a critically ill patient commit suicide by injecting him or her with a drug that causes death; critically ill means that they have a disease or illness which will result in death.

Supporters of doctors who assist critically ill patients to die say that people have the right to end their lives in a painless and dignified way. One could say that a person’s right “to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” includes the right to decide to free oneself from a painful disease or illness. Doctors who support euthanasia 2) __________ that the 3) __________ for 4) __________ to help a patient die is that the patient is suffering from a terminal illness, has a poor quality of life, and has made a conscious decision to end his/her life.

Critics of euthanasia say that doctors take an oath to protect patients. Assisting them to end their lives goes against that promise. Opponents also 5) __________
the possibility of doctors taking this too far by helping the poor and disabled end their lives. Religious critics say that doctor-assisted suicide goes against God’s will. Others fear that a patient's age and inability to pay medical bills may be used as 6) __________ to determine who lives and who dies.

As of 2011, the Supreme Court has ruled against euthanasia, but many patients are still asking doctors for assistance.

Tuesday, October 18

Good afternoon!

Your afternoon blog assignment is as follows:

BLog Title: Week 10 Definitions and Critical Reading Passage
Assignment: Your vocabulary words this week are: consent, criteria, and emphasis
*** Find the definitions for each word.
*** Read the critical reading passage & answer the questions at the end (5 sentence minimum)


Should doctors be allowed to help critically ill patients commit suicide?

The word euthanasia was coined in the 17th century by Francis Bacon who defined it as “an easy, painless, and happy death.” Today, it refers to when a doctor consents to help a critically ill patient commit suicide by injecting him or her with a drug that causes death; critically ill means that they have a disease or illness which will result in death.

Supporters of doctors who assist critically ill patients to die say that people have the right to end their lives in a painless and dignified way. One could say that a person’s right “to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” includes the right to decide to free oneself from a painful disease or illness. Doctors who support euthanasia emphasize that the criteria for consenting to help a patient die is that the patient is suffering from a terminal illness, has a poor quality of life, and has made a conscious decision to end his/her life.

Critics of euthanasia say that doctors take an oath to protect patients. Assisting them to end their lives goes against that promise. Opponents also emphasize the possibility of doctors taking this too far by helping the poor and disabled end their lives. Religious critics say that doctor-assisted suicide goes against God’s will. Others fear that a patient's age and inability to pay medical bills may be used as criteria to determine who lives and who dies.

As of 2011, the Supreme Court has ruled against euthanasia, but many patients are still asking doctors for assistance.

Do you think that euthanasia should be an individual right or should it be determined by the courts? Is there a chance that physician-assisted suicide could go too far?

Monday, October 17

Good morning!!

Julianna's baby, Milly, was born yesterday! She is suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper cute.

As you come in, we will be creating our Night timelines, but we also have to complete a survey before we have our discussion tomorrow.

Please go to this site: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ABGStudentOctober

Once you have completed this, you can go to www.timetoast.com and sign in.
The user name is dsendaydiego@sdcoe.net
Password - teachers1
Go to - create a new tiomeline & wait for my instructions on what to d

FRIDAY, October 14

Happy Friday my favorite students!

As you come in, here is your vocabulary assignment.

Blot Title: T-Chart and Practice Paragraph Quarter 1 Week 9
Assignment: Your vocabulary words are: alternative, previous, and strategy
*** Complete the t-chart by giving at least three reasons for each side of the question. Then, write a FIVE SENTENCE paragraph that has a topic sentence, 3 reasons, a concluding sentence and uses ALL THREE VOCABULARY WORDS correctly.

Should junk food be banned from school vending machines?

YES(list at least 3 reasons)

NO (list at least 3 reasons)

Respond to the focus question with a minimum of five sentences and include the following: 1) A topic sentence stating your opinion, 2) At least three reasons that support your opinion, 3) A concluding statement, and 4) The three academic language words used correctly in the paragraph.

Thursday, October 13

Good morning and afternoon my favorite students of all time!

Here is your daily vocab assignment. Please read the directions carefully, as the guidelines to your assignment have slightly changed...

Blog Title: Week 9 Vocab Defintions and Close Reading Passage
Assignment:

** Your week 9 vocabulary words are: alternative, previous, and strategy.
For each word, find its definition and at least one synonym to go with it.

** Read the critical reading passage below. Then, read the questions at the end and write a 5-sentence response. You need to answer all the questions. Your answer should be in complete sentences.

Should junk food be banned from school vending machines?

As childhood obesity and diabetes increases in this country, many Americans blame schools for selling unhealthy foods to students in order to make a profit for the schools. In previous years, schools have sold many high-fat and high-sugar items to their students, including cafeteria food in which the main vegetable is too often french fries.

Supporters of a junk food ban say that if parents are not going to provide healthy snacks for their children, then the school has no alternative other than to force healthy eating. One strategy some schools are using is providing tasty snacks for their students that are lower in sugar and fat content.

Critics argue that students are going to get junk food from alternative places anyway, so why not benefit from the sale of them? Additionally, childhood obesity is not going to decrease as a result of banning junk food sales; it involves a lot more than that. In previous decades, junk food items were sold on campuses, and yet the obesity rate was lower than it is now. Also, people say that this is taking away students’ freedom of choice and that the strategy of banning junk food will only make students want it more.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS USING COMPLETE SENTENCES. Response should be a MINIMUM (that means AT LEAST) FIVE sentences.
Is it the schools' job to decide what students should or should not eat? Are school vending machines really full of junk food? Does keeping junk food out of vending machines really teach kids to eat better?

Thursday, September 29

Good morning!

Tomorrow is Julianna's birthday....what should we do?!?!?

This morning you have TWO VOCABULARY BLOGS

1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assigment -
Blog Title: Week 6 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
Assignment:
Your vocabulary words this week are: Verify, Sequence, and Simplify.
*** Find the definition for each word.
*** Copy the example sentences for each word.

Verify - Whenever you are absent, Julianna calls your mommies and daddies to verify your absence and make sure you are actually sick and not just skipping school!
Sequence - Your personal narratives should follow a logical sequence of your story - the "before" you, the story that changed you, and the "after" version of you.
Simplify - You should try to simplify your life by simply listening to your teacher sometimes!

2) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following assigment -
Blog Title: Week 6 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
Your vocabulary words this week are: Verify, Sequence, and Simplify.
*** Copy the synonyms for each word
Verify - check, confirm, prove
Sequence - succession, chain
Simplify - make simpler, make things easier, shorten
*** Find an image for each word.
*** Write a sentence that explains how your picture is a good match with your word.

Wednesday, September 28

Good morning!

1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assigment -
Blog Title: Week 6 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
Assignment:
Your vocabulary words this week are: Verify, Sequence, and Simplify.
*** Find the definition for each word.
*** Copy the example sentences for each word.

Verify - Whenever you are absent, Julianna calls your mommies and daddies to verify your absence and make sure you are actually sick and not just skipping school!
Sequence - Your personal narratives should follow a logical sequence of your story - the "before" you, the story that changed you, and the "after" version of you.
Simplify - You should try to simplify your life by simply listening to your teacher sometimes!

2) Personal Narratives - FINAL DRAFTS
DUE TODAY!!!!

If you think you are ready to print, I have to check it for you.
Remember to include the following:

- Times New Roman font, size 12
- Double spaced
- Proper heading in the top left hand corner:
Name
Date
Language Arts - Block
- Must have a title! The title can't be "my personal narrative" or "my life story."
- Must include:
Dialogue (remember to use quotation marks!)
Emotion (a scene that describes how you FELT about something)
Sensory detail (describe a scene using one of your senses -- touch, sight, smell, taste, and sound)

3) Redo work
If you have finished your essay, do redo work!

Tuesday, September 27

Hello my favorites! I hope everyone enjoyed their free day off yesterday!

As you come in, here is our schedule for the day.

1) Math test! Yay! I love math tests!!!!
Get all your notes and a book if you need one. This is an INDIVIDUAL test. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN IF YOU WANT CREDIT. Remember, no work = no grade. I won't even grade the questions you got right.

We will do a quick review to get you ready. So grab a piece of paper!

Once you have completed your math test, you may get a computer. I won't give you a computer unless you've shown your work and taken your test!

2) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assigment -
Blog Title: Week 6 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
Assignment:
Your vocabulary words this week are: Verify, Sequence, and Simplify.
*** Find the definition for each word.
*** Copy the example sentences for each word.

Verify - Whenever you are absent, Julianna calls your mommies and daddies to verify your absence and make sure you are actually sick and not just skipping school!
Sequence - Your personal narratives should follow a logical sequence of your story - the "before" you, the story that changed you, and the "after" version of you.
Simplify - You should try to simplify your life by simply listening to your teacher sometimes!

3) Personal Narratives - FINAL DRAFTS
They were going to be due today, but since you didn't have school yesterday the due date will be extended until tomorrow. Make your edits.
If you think you are ready to print, I have to check it for you.
Remember to include the following:

- Times New Roman font, size 12
- Double spaced
- Proper heading in the top left hand corner:
Name
Date
Language Arts - Block
- Must have a title! The title can't be "my personal narrative" or "my life story."
- Must include:
Dialogue (remember to use quotation marks!)
Emotion (a scene that describes how you FELT about something)
Sensory detail (describe a scene using one of your senses -- touch, sight, smell, taste, and sound)

Monday, September 26

Hello my favorite students! Are you being good still? Listen to Julianna and the sub!!!

Your plan for the day is this:

1) Vocabulary
2) Math test
3) Finish your essays! Personal narrative final drafts are due TOMORROW!!! But yes, you will have class time to finish typing.

Your vocabulary assignment is...

1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following assigment -
Blog Title: Week 6 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
Assignment:
Your vocabulary words this week are: Verify, Sequence, and Simplify.
*** Find the definition for each word.
*** Copy the example sentences for each word.

Verify - Whenever you are absent, Julianna calls your mommies and daddies to verify your absence and make sure you are actually sick and not just skipping school!
Sequence - Your personal narratives should follow a logical sequence of your story - the "before" you, the story that changed you, and the "after" version of you.
Simplify - You should try to simplify your life by simply listening to your teacher sometimes!

Thursday, September 22

Good morning!

As you come in, here are your assignments:

1) Vocabulary
Your vocabulary words this week are: positive, estimate, and illustrate.
Blog Title: Week 5 Vocabulary Paragraph
Assignment:
** Write a paragraph (5 SENTENCES) that uses all three of your vocabulary words.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to - Algebra and Functions
Assignment - Using Basic Number Ideas (Mastery Test)

Wednesday, September 21

Good morning! Today is early release so we need to be busy little bees in the classroom to get our work done!

1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete your following assignment:
Blog Title: Week 5 Vocabulary Sentences
Assignment:
*** Your vocabulary words this week are: positive, illustrate, and estimate.
*** Write TWO (2) SENTENCES per word.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Algebra and Functions
Assignment: Exponents - Product Rule (mastery test)

Tuesday, September 20

Good morning!

As you come in to class today, here are your assignments --

1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title: Week 5 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
-- Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words.
a. Positive - optimistic, constructive, affirmative
b. Illustrate - demonstrate, show, exemplify
c. Estimate - approximation, guess, calculation
-- Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.
-- Write a sentence that explains how your image represents your vocabulary word.


2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to - Algebra and Functions
Assignment: Exponents - Expanded Form (Mastery Test)

Monday, September 19

Good morning and afternoon, my favorite students!

As you come in, here are your morning assignments -

1) Check your grades!
Blog Title: Week 6 Grades
Assignment:
*** Check your grades on Edmodo for Language Arts, Math Lab, and either Algebra/Geometry.
*** Answer the following questions in your blog:
- What is your grade? Find the percentage.
- How many MISSING assignments do you have?
- Are you satisfied with this grade? Why or why not?
- What are you going to do to improve these grades?

2) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 5 Vocabulary Definitons and Examples
Assignment:
Your vocabulary words this week are: Illustrate, Estimate, and Positive.
*** Find the definition of each word.
*** Copy the example sentences for each word.
a. Illustrate - She illustrated a children's book about the effects of smoking on your lungs.
b. Estimate - I had to get an estimate of how much it was going to cost me to fix my car before I had the work done.
c. Positive - I am determined to have a positive attitude today - so don't make me mad! :)

3) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Algebra and Functions
Assignment: Exponents: Exponential Form (Mastery Test)

Wednesday, September 14

Good morning my lovely students!

As you come in, here are your assignments -

1) Vocabulary
Your vocabulary words this week are: significant, identify, and construct.
Blog Title: Week 4 Vocabulary Paragraph
Assignment:
** Write a FIVE SENTENCE PARAGRAPH that uses all three of your vocabulary words in a cohesive manner.


You do not have a PLATO today. We will do math & begin typing our essays.

Tuesday, September 13

Good morning! You're still my favorite students today!

As you come in, here are your assignments -

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title - Week 4 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment -
Really, at this point, you should know the drill. It's Tuesday.
Complete the following assignment in your blogs....
*** Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words.
1) Identify - Recognize, spot, name
2) Construct - Make, build, create
3) Significant - Important, major, noteworthy
*** Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.
*** Write a sentence that explains how the image you selected represents the vocabulary word.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to - Statistics, Probability, and Data Analysis
Assignment - Solving Problems with Probability

Monday, September 12

Hello my favorite students!

I hope you enjoyed your weekend. As you come in, here are your assignments. And guess what? We are taking a day off from math and from our narratives. Since yesterday was the 10 year memorial of 9/11, once you are finished with your warm up activities, we will begin a little one-day lesson of 9/11. I know most of you were like infants when 9/11 happened, but its a pretty significant historical day. When you have kids some day, they will learn about 9/11 in their history textbooks.

So, before we get to that, here are your assignments -

1) Vocabulary
Your vocabulary words this week are: Identify, Construct, and Significant.

In your blogs, complete the following assingments:
Blog Title: Week 3 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples
Blog Assignment:
*** Find the definitions for each of your vocabulary words.
*** Copy the example sentences below.

a. Identify - The biology class had identify different body systems that make up
b. Construct - Children like to construct tall building with their building blocks.
c. Significant - Going to college is a significant accomplishment.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability
Assignment: Mean, Median, and Mode

Thursday, September 8

Hello! As you come in, here are your assignments...

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 3 Vocab Sentences
Assignment:
*** Your vocabulary words this week are:
1) Appropriate
2) Consist
3) Focus
*** Write a FIVE (5) SENTENCE PARAGRAPH that uses all three vocabulary words in a cohesive way.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probablity
Assignment: Probablity of an Event (Mastery Test)

Wednesday, September 7

Hello! As you come in, here are your assignments...

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 3 Vocab Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
*** Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words.
1) Appropriate - Correct, proper, well-timed
2) Consist - Contain, include
3) Focus - Concentrate, target, devote
*** Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.
*** Write a sentence that explains how your image selected matches the word.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probablity
Assignment: Probablity and Possible Outcomes (Mastery Test)

Tuesday, September 5

Hello! As you come into class, here are your warm-up assignments:

1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following vocabulary assignment.
Blog Title: Week 3 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
Assignment:
*** Your vocabulary words this week are:
1) Appropriate (adj) - It is not appropriate to use your cell phone during class.
2) Focus (verb) - Students need to focus on their teacher's lesson if they want to pass their classes.
3) Consist (verb) - A great meal consists of salmon, mashed potatoes, and asparagus.

*** Find the definitions of each word.
*** Copy the above example sentences into your blog to use as a model for when you have to write your own sentences.



*** There is no PLATO today as we need to do our math and begin work on our narratives. Please turn in computers immediately after you have completed your vocab blog so that we can move forward with our day. We have a short week and a lot of work to do!

Wednesday, August 31

It's the last day of August!

As you come in, here are your assignments --

1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following post:
Blog Title: Week 2 Vocabulary Sentences
Assignment: Your vocabulary words this week are: affect, maintain, and text.
*** Write TWO (2) SENTENCES per word.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Equations with Absolute Value

Tuesday, August 30

Good morning! As you come in, here are your vocab & PLATO assignments:

1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title: Week 2 Vocab Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
*** Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words.
1) Affect - Change, alter, modify
2) Maintain - Carry on, continue, manage
3) Text - Words, document, class book
*** Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.
*** Write a sentence that explains why you chose your image and how it represents your word.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Absolute Value of a Number (Mastery Test)

Monday, August 29

Good morning! As you come in, here are your assignments...

1) Vocabulary -
Blog Title: Week 2 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples
Assignment:
Your vocabulary words this week are:
1) Affect (verb, noun) - The weather can affect your mood for the day.
2) Maintain (verb, noun) - Zoo keepers do their best to maintain the natural habitat of the animals.
3) Text (verb, noun) - The text about World War I is confusing; but the text on the human body is very intriguing.

*** Find the definitions for each word.
*** Copy the example sentences for each word.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Square Root of Integers

Friday, August 26

Once you have finished your vocabulary quiz, do your PLATO!

1) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Interger Exponents and the Quotient Rule

We will then begin reading an autobiography (since you're writing one!) and then you can finish your A Child Called It test from yesterday if that was not done already.

Thursday, August 25

Complete the following assignments:

1) Vocabulary
Your vocabulary words this week are: Examine, Analyze, and Derive.
Complete the following assignment in your blogs.

Blog Title: Week 1 Vocabulary Paragraph
Assignment:
** Write a FIVE (5) SENTENCE paragraph that uses all three vocabulary words in a coherent way.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Integer Exponents and the Product Rule

Wednesday, August 24

You only have one assignment in block today so I can work on report cards! Yay!

1) Vocabulary
Your vocabulary words this week are: Examine, Analyze, and Derive.
Blog Title: Week 1 Vocab Sentences
Assignment:
*** Write TWO (2) SENTENCES per word.

Tuesday, August 23

Hello....as you come in, please complete the following assignments -

1) Join your Edmodo classes!

BLOCK 1
Language Arts - ano9qj
Algebra I - mvwfxv
Math Lab - wpqr02

BLOCK 2
Language Arts - tnugjb
Algebra I - z3qbsb
Math Lab - ydhb0e
Geometry - maq7ni

2) Vocabulary
Your vocabulary words this week are:
*** Copy the following synonyms and word forms for each word.
*** Find an image that represents each of the words.
*** Write a sentence that explains how each image represents each word.

1. Examine (v, n) -
Synonyms - Look at, check, consider.
Word forms - examines, examined, examining.

2. Analyze (n,v)
Synonyms -Examine, Study, Investigate
Word forms - Analyzes, Analyzed, Analyzing

3. Derive (n,v)
Synonyms - Gain, Obtain, Recieve
Word forms -Derives, Derived, Deriving

3) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Positive and Negative Exponents

Monday, August 22

Hello students! Welcome back to using computers and blogging!!

After you join the new Edmodo classes (see the post below for codes, and please make sure that you join the rightr classes), please complete the following assignments.

And remember, today is a short day so you have to work efficiently!

And lastly...pleaes don't ask me about your grades or report cards! I was on vacation. You can ask me that question on Thursday.

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title - Quarter 1, Week 1 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples
Assignment -
*** Find the definitions for each word. FIND THE DEFINITION FOR EACH PART OF SPEECH(noun, verb, etc.)
*** Copy the example sentences.

1. Examine (v, n) -
Example: In biology class students examine the growth of bacteria.

2. Analyze (n,v)-
Example: In science class we will analyze the effects of cigarette smoke on your lungs.

3. Derive (n,v) -
Example: I derived an appreciation greek literature after learning more about it.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Geometry & Measurement
Assignment: Solving Ratio, Proportion, and Percent Story Problems

Monday, August 22 - EDMODO CODES

Hello, my lovely students! I hope all of you enjoyed having a sub for the past two weeks and that you behaved yourselves, but now it's back to real work!

Also, welcome to the new quarter! New quarter means new Edmodo classes. Please join the following classes according to your schedule.

HOME ROOM
Film Studies - gdikgu

BLOCK 1
Language Arts - ano9qj
Algebra I - mvwfxv
Math Lab - wpqr02

BLOCK 2
Language Arts - tnugjb
Algebra I - z3qbsb
Math Lab - ydhb0e
Geometry - maq7ni

Thursday, August 4

After you have taken your quizzes, you need to complete the following assignments:

1) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers (Mastery Test)

2) FINAL DRAFTS OF YOUR ESSAY!
Turn in final drafts on Edmodo. Make sure Ms. S sees your final draft BEFORE you turn it in on Edmodo.

3) Redo/Make-up Work.
Check your Edmodo to redo any missing or late work. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN MISSING/REDO/MAKE-UP WORK!!!

Wednesday, August 3

Good morning! As you come in, complete the following assignments:

1) Vocab
Blog Title - Week 8 Vocabulary Sentences
Assignment -
Your vocabulary words are: Impose, integrate, and predict.
Write TWO(2) SENTENCES for each of your vocabulary words.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Dividing Fractions (mastery test)

*** Remember, when you divide fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal!

3) Register for Passport to Life!

http://workforce.org/highlights/2011/06/06/passport-life-2011-career-and-education-expo-august-10th

Tuesday, August 2

Hello! As you come in, here are your assignments -

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 8 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
*** Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words.
Impose - compel, order, force, require
Integrate - combine, add, incorporate, join
Predict - forecast, forsee, prophesy

THE PLATO ASSIGNMENTS ARE DIFFERENT FOR BLOCK 1 & BLOCK 2 -- PAY ATTENTION!

BLOCK 1

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Adding and Subtracting Fractions (mastery test)

BLOCK 2

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to - Number Sense
Assignment - Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Mastery Test)

Monday, August 1

Can you believe its August 1 already? It's also week 9! That means this is the LAST WEEK THAT YOU CAN TURN IN ANY MISSING/LATE/REDO WORK before I do your report cards!

As you come in, here are your assignments:

1) Check your grades.
Blog Title - Grades as of week 9
Assignment -
** Go to Edmodo
** Check your grades for ALL your classes - Language Arts, Math Lab, and Algebra OR Geometry.
** Post your grades in your blog & write down how many missing assignments you have.
** Answer the question: are you satisified with this grade? If so, how will you maintain it? If no, how will you change it?

2) Vocabulary
Blog Title - Week 8 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples
Assignment -
Your vocabulary words for this week are:
*** Copy the example sentences for each of your words.
1) Impose (verb)
Ex. I think I will impose a new rule in the classroom - every time you cuss, you owe Julianna 25 cents. I think she will become rich quickly.
2) Integrate (verb)
Ex. At the beginning of this quarter, we integrated Ms. S's class and Mr. Davis's class to become UMOJA.
3) Predict (verb)
Ex. I predict that the weather in San Diego will be nicer than the weather in Seattle next week!
*** Find the definitions of each of your words.

3) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to - Number Sense
Assignment - Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Mastery Test)

Friday, July 29

It's Friday!!!

That means that you as come in, you need to...

1) Take your vocabulary quiz. No laptops until you turn in your computer!

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Adding and Subtracting Fractions (mastery test)

Thursday, July 28

Hello!

As you come in, here are your assignments:

1. Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 7 Vocabulary Paragraph
Assignment: Your vocab words for the week are: implicate, hypothesis, and emerge.
In your blog, you must write a FIVE (5) SENTENCE PARAGRAPH that uses all three words in a cohesive (in a way that makes sense) manner.

2. PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Multiplying Common Fractions (mastery test)

Wednesday, July 27

As you come in, complete the following assignments -

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 7 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
*** Copy the following synonyms for each word.
Hypothesis - Theory, Plan
Emerge - Appear, Come Out
Implicate - Connect, Embroil
*** Find an image that represents each vocabulary word.
*** Write a sentence that explains HOW your image represents your word.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Adding Integers (Mastery Test)

Monday, July 25

Hello...

Before you start your work, here are a few key things you need to know...

*** We are in WEEK 8! That means there are only two more weeks until REPORT CARD TIME!
*** If you are completing INDEPENDENT WORK OR WANT TO TURN IN ANY MISSING/REDO WORK the LAST DAY I will accept this is this Friday, July 29.

*** Need to register for Passport to Life. Go this website and register online.
http://workforce.org/highlights/2011/06/06/passport-life-2011-career-and-education-expo-august-10th


1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title: Week 8 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples
Assignment:
*** Your vocabulary words for the week are:
1) Emerge (verb)
2) Hypothesis (noun)
3) Implicate (verb)
*** For each word, find the definition of each word.
*** Copy the example sentences provided.
1) Emerge - Ex. The sun emerged from behind the clouds and the rain and made a rainbow.
2) Hypothesis - Ex. Juan’s hypothesis concerning the cause of the accident was that the driver was distracted by texting.
3) Implicate - Ex. Smoking has been implicated to cause premature death.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to - Number Sense
Assignment - Exponents Power Rule (Mastery Test)

Thursday, May 21

BLOCK 1

1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title - Week 6 Vocab Paragraph
Assignment - Write a paragraph (a paragraph = 5 sentences) that is cohesive and in complete sentences that uses all three of your vocab words: dimension, dispute, and domestic.

2) PLATO - Math
Go to - Number Sense
Assignment - Understanding Ratio (Mastery Test)


Block 2

1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title - Week 6 Vocab Sentences
Assignment - Your vocab words this week are: domestic, dispute, and dimension.
Write TWO (2) SENTENCES per word.

2) PLATO - Math
Go to - Number Sense
Assignment - Understanding Ratio (Mastery Test)

Wednesday, July 20

BLOCK 1

1) Vocabulary
You need to write two sentences for each word. Your vocabulary words this week are: despite, dimension, and domestic.

2) PLATO - Math
Go to - Number Sense
Assignment - Finding a Percent of a Decimal Number

BLOCK 2

1) Vocabulary
Complete the following assignment in your blog.
Blog Title: Week 6 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
*** Copy the following synonyms and word forms.

1. Domestic -
Synonyms - Local, homebody, family, servant, pet
Word forms - domesticate, domesticated

2. Despite
Synonyms - even though, although, even if

3. Dimension
Synonyms - aspect, extent, amount, measure, probability
Word forms - dimensions

*** Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.
*** Write a sentence that explains how each image you chose represents the word.


2) PLATO - Math
Go to - Number Sense
Assignment - Finding a Percent of a Decimal Number

Tuesday, July 19 - BLOCK 1

As you come in, here are your assignments:

1) Vocabulary
Complete the following assignment in your blog.
Blog Title: Week 6 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
*** Copy the following synonyms and word forms.

1. Domestic -
Synonyms - Local, homebody, family, servant, pet
Word forms - domesticate, domesticated

2. Despite
Synonyms - even though, although, even if

3. Dimension
Synonyms - aspect, extent, amount, measure, probability
Word forms - dimensions

*** Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.
*** Write a sentence that explains how each image you chose represents the word.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Finding the Percent of a Whole Number (Mastery Test)

Monday, July 18

Hello. Here are your assignments as you come in...

1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following post -
Blog Title: Week 6 Vocabuly Definitions & Examples
Assignment:
*** Find the definitions for each of your vocabulary words
*** Copy the example sentences for each word.
Vocabulary Words - Week 6 (SUMMER QUARTER!)

1. Domestic (adj) - Ex. She wanted a domestic animal for her birthday but her dad bought her a polar bear instead.

2. Despite (preposition) - Ex. Despite the loss of her driver's license, she could still get to school on time with her bus pass.

3. Dimension (n) - Ex. When we bought new carpet, we determined the dimensions of the room were 14x18 feet.

2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Literary Response and Analysis
Assignment: Visualizing when you read literature (mastery test)

Wednesday, July 13

Hello...today is kind of like a Friday!

Don't forget - camping tomorrow! We'll be swimming and hiking so bring appropriate clothes and most definitely do not forget your sleeping bag or sheets for the bed!

As you come in, complete the following assignments -

1) Vocabulary Quiz! (Because, really, today is like Friday!)

2) PLATO - Math
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Working with Percent
Relating Fractions, Decimals, and Percents (mastery test)

Tuesday, July 12

Hello, lovely students! Here are your assignments as you come in -

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 5 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
*** Copy the following synonyms and word forms for each word.
1. Civil (adj)
Synonyms - public, government, public, courteous, civic
Word Forms - civilian (adj, n), civilization (n)

2. Debate (n, v)
Synonyms - discussion, dispute, argument, argue, oppose, refute
Word forms -
(verbs) debates, debating, debated
(nouns) debates, debater

3. Confer (v)
Synonyms - discuss, advise, negotiate, honor
Word forms - confers, conferred, conferring

*** Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.
*** Write a sentence that explains to me how your image matches your vocabulary word.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Working with Percent
Understanding Percent (Mastery Test)

Monday, July 11

It's slurpee day!! Go get your free slurpee after school! Happy 7/11!

A few important notes:
- I need the list of students who are going camping Thursday/Friday.
- I need your lunch forms!

But beside those exciting point, here are your assignments...

1) Vocabulary Words -
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title: Week 5 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples
Assignment:
*** Find the definitions for each of your vocabulary words.
*** Copy the example sentences I have provided.

1. Civil (adj) -
Ex. Tom and Jane were married in a civil ceremony because they were not religious.

2. Debate (n, v) -
Ex. There has been very little public debate about teenager's rights in the classroom.

3. Confer (v) -
Ex. In court, Frank leaned over and conferred with his attorney about a statement the witness said.

2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to - Literary Response and Analysis
Assignment - Summarizing What's Important in Literaturey (Mastery Test)

Thursday, July 7

Here are your assignments ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR GRADE BLOG:

1) Vocabulary
Your three vocab words for week 4 are: adequate, attribute, and annual.
Blog Title: Week 4 Sentences
Assignment: Write TWO (2) SENTENCES for each word.

2) PLATO - English Language Arts
Go to: Literary Response and Analysis
Assignment: Summarizing Stories (Mastery Test)

Thursday, July 7

Before I assign your vocab and PLATO, complete the following. We will be having a class discussion on this before ANYONE MOVES ON.

Check your grades.

1) In your blogs, complete the following post:

Blog Title - Week 5 grades
Assignment -
*** Check your percentage and letter grade for your Language Arts class, Algebra OR Geometery class, and Math Lab. That's a total of three classes.
90-100% - A
80-89% - B
70-79% - C
60-69% - D
Anything below 60% - Failing

*** Are you satisfied with this grade?
*** Why is this the grade you are earning?
*** How many missing assignments do you have?
*** Write down three strategies that you will try to use to raise your grade before next report cards come out. Remember, report cards come out in 5 weeks (10 week quarters) but you only have until week 7 to complete any missing/redo work. This means you have only TWO WEEKS LEFT TO SUBMIT MISSING/REDO ASSIGNMENTS.

Wednesday, July 6

As you come into class, here are your assignments -

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 4 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
*** Copy the following synonyms and word forms for each of your vocabulary words.
1. Adequate (adj)
Synonyms - enough, satisfactory, sufficient
Word Forms - adequately (adverb)

2. Annual (adj)
Synonyms - yearly, year-long
Word Forms - annually

3. Attribute (n, v)
Synonyms -
Nouns - aspect, quality, trait
Verbs - assign, apply, account for
Word forms -
Nouns - attributes, attribution
Verbs - attributes, attributed, attributing

*** Find an image that represents each of your words.

*** Write a sentence that describes how your image accurately represents your word.


2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Adding and Subtracting Fractions -- Subtracting Mixed Number: Like Denominators

Tuesday, July 5

Good morning! As you come in, here are your assignments:

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 4 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples
*** Find the definitions for each of your vocabulary words
*** Copy the following example sentneces
1. Adequate (adj) -
Ex. Her homework was not adequate because she only completed the vocabulary section.

2. Annual (adj) -
Ex. The annual graduation party is scheduled for the third Saturday of June.

3. Attribute (n, v) -
Ex. She attributed her vocabulary to her extensive reading.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to - Number Sense
Assignment - Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Mixed Numbers (Mastery Test)

Thursday, June 30

Today is the last day of June!

Here are your assignments as you come in:

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 3 Vocabulary Paragraph
Assignment:
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Your vocabulary words this week are: technique, access, and valid.
Write a PARAGRAPH (this means 5 sentences) that uses all three words in a COHESIVE (makes sense) manner.

2) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Adding & Subtracting Fractions: Unlike Denominators (Mastery Test)

Wednesday, June 29

Happy Wednesday!

As you come in, here are your assignments:

1) Binders
Organize them!

2) Vocabulary
Your vocabulary words this week: access, valid, and technique.
Write TWO (2) SENTENCES for each word.


3) PLATO - Mathematics
Go to: Number Sense
Assignment: Working with Common Denominators and Least Common Denominator (mastery test)

Tuesday, June 28

Good morning! As you come in, here are your assignments -


1) Did you bring your binder? Organize it!

2) Vocabulary
Blog Title - Week 3 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment -
*** Copy the following synonyms and word forms for each of your vocabulary words.
1. Technique (n) -
Word Forms - techniques
Synonyms - procedure, system

2. Valid (adj) -
Word forms - validates, validated, validating, validity
Synonyms - genuine, authentic, confirmed, legitimate

3. Access (n, v) -
Word forms - accesses, accessed, accessing, accessible, accessibility
Synonyms - entry, entrance, connection, acquire, admit, achieve, annex

*** Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.

*** Write a sentence that describes how each image represents your vocabulary word.

2) PLATO - Mathematics (Make sure you are paying attention to the change!)
Go to - Number sense
Assignment - Finding Common Multiples and Least Common Multiple

Monday, June 27

Welcome to Week 4!

As you come in, here is what we will be doing today in class.

1) Assigning binders.

Each of you should have brought a binder to school today. I will be passing out your work that you have completed thus far in class with dividers. You will need a section for Language Arts and your Algebra or Geometry course. If you are in my Home Room, you will need an additional section for that. Three-hole punch your work and keep yourself organized here!

Most tests/quizzes are open-note, so you'll want to make sure all your assignments are saved for these.


2) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Week 3 Vocabulary Definitions and Examples
Assignment:
Your vocabulary words for the week are:
1. Technique (n) -
Ex. Medical researches are always trying to develop new techniques to cure diseases.

2. Valid (adj) -
Ex. Julianna felt that her hard work was validated when she accepted her TA of the year award.

3. Access (n, v) -
Ex. If you use a proxy on the laptop, you will use access to using them.

** Copy each vocabulary word and the examples I have provided.
** Find a definition for each word.

3) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to - Word Analysis
Assignment - Drawing Conclusions (Mastery Test)

Herson: Romeo & Juliet, Act 2

Friday, June 24

Happy, happy Friday!!!!!

Before you are reading this, you should have already taken your vocabulary quiz!

1) Vocabulary Quiz. If you are reading this, and you haven't taken your quiz yet, put away your computer and take it!

2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to - Word Analysis
Assignment - Reading Between the Lines in Stories (Mastery Test)

3) BLOCK 1 Romeo & Juliet - Act 2 Glogster

In your glog, include the following:

***Timeline of 5 signifcant events THAT HAPPENED IN ACT 2 ONLY.
Each event needs a ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION.

***One important quote that helps to summarize the entire act.

***One picture.


3) BLOCK 2 Julius Caesar - Act 2 Glogster

In your glog, include the following:

***Timeline of 5 signifcant events THAT HAPPENED IN ACT 2 ONLY.
Each event needs a ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION.

***One important quote that helps to summarize the entire act.

***One picture.

Wednesday, June 22

Hello lovelies!

Today we are getting out of school at 12noon so its super important that you are working EFFICIENTLY today so that we can get our stuff done!

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title - Week 2 Vocabulary Sentences
Assignment -
** Your vocabulary words this week are: technical, sufficient, and proficient.
** Write two (2) sentences for each word.

2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Word Analysis
Assignment: Vocabulary and Reading Literature 8E
Reading Literature 8E: Practice

Tuesday, June 21

Hello my lovely students!

As you come in, here are your assignments:

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title - Week 2 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment -
*** Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words.
1. Technical (adj)
Synonyms - specialized, high-tech, scientific

2. Sufficient (adj)
Synonyms - adequate, satisfactory, acceptable

3. Proficient (adj)
Synonyms - able, capable, competent

*** Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.
*** Write a sentence that explains HOW your image matches the vocabulary word.

2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to - Word Analysis
Assignment - Vocabulary and Reading Literature 9D
Vocabulary for Literature 9D: Vocabulary Builder

Monday, July 20

Hello and good morning!

As you come in, here are your assignments -

1) Vocabulary
Blog Title - Week 2 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
Assignment -
Your vocabulary words for week 2 are:

1. Technical (adj) -
Ex. The technical directions to install my computer were too complicated for me to follow.

2. Sufficient (adj) -
Ex. I am not hungry yet because I ate a sufficient breakfast this morning.

3. Proficient (adj) -
Ex. I am not very good at drawing, but I am very proficient at language arts

** Copy the words & example sentences above.
** Find the definition for each word.

2. PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to - Word Analysis
Assignment - Vocabulary and Reading Literature 9F
Reading Literature 9F: Practice

Thursday, June 16

Good morning!

As you come in, here are your assignments.

BEFORE you can get your laptop, you must....

1) Take your vocabulary quiz.

Then, once you have turned in your quiz, get your laptop and...

2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Word Analysis - Expanding your Vocabulary
Assignment: Using the Dictionary (Mastery Test)

Wednesday, June 15

Yes, today is actually the 15th. Sorry for the date confusion yesterday.

Anyway, here are your assignments as you come in:

1) Vocabulary
Yes, you have the same vocabulary words: Register, Scheme, and Proportion. Tomorrow you will have your quiz and then we'll move on to new, different words that you'll have for a week!
For today, complete the following assignments in your blog:
Blog Title: Week 1 Vocabulary Paragraph
Assignment: Use all three words in a cohesive paragraph that makes sense. Your paragraph must be around one topic (this is what makes it cohesive) and must be a minimum of five sentences.

2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to - Word Analysis --> Expanding your Vocabulary
Assignment - Using Prefix Clues (Mastery Test)

Tuesday, June 15

Happy Tuesday!

As you come in to class, here are your assignments:

1) Vocabulary -
Your vocabulary words for week 1 are:
Proportion
Register
Scheme
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title: Week 1 Vocabulary Sentences
Assignment:
*** Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words.
Write TWO (2) SENTENCES for each word.

2) PLATO - Language Arts
IMPORTANT NOTE - There is now just a class called Language Arts. Be sure you are completing assignments from this section.
Go to - Word Analysis
Assignment - Expanding your Vocabulary - Using Context Clues

Monday, June 13

Happy Monday!

Congratulations to Martin - he received 4th place in the Math 24 Competition on Friday!

Remember - this week is a normal week! That means you have school until 1:30!

Schedule:
8:00-9:00 Home Room
9:00-11:00 Block 1
11:00-11:30 Lunch
11:30-1:30 Block 2

As you come in, here are your warm-up Language Arts assignments. You will have approximatley 20-25 minutes to complete BOTH assignments before we move on to Romeo & Juliet (block 1) or Julius Caesar (block 2).


1) Vocabulary -
Your vocabulary words for week 1 are:
Proportion (verb, noun)
Register (verb, noun)
Scheme (verb, noun)
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title: Week 1 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment:
*** Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words.
Proportion - Fraction, amount, quantity, share
Scheme - Plan, plot, design, idea
Register - Record, schedule, inventory
*** Find an image that represents EACH of your vocabulary words.
*** Write a sentence that explains how each image represents your word.

2) PLATO - Language Arts
IMPORTANT NOTE - There is now just a class called Language Arts. Be sure you are completing assignments from this section.
Go to - Word Analysis
Assignment - Being a Word Detective

Thursday, June 9

Welcome to Summer Quarter!

A few important notes:

- Don't you love switching classes? Ms. S will teach Language Arts and Math and Mr. Davis will teach Social Studies and Sciences. Get excited!
- Report cards will be available to you by this Friday (unofficial version until the princiapl signs them). You can check your own grades on Edmodo. But, that does mean that the time frame for making up work is over.
- You will be released at 12noon today.

New Edmodo classes for summer quarter! Ms. S will review the codes so you join them.

As you come in, here is your academic vocab post. A quick note on these - MANY OF YOU ARE NOT DOING THEM! Throughout the quarter, just your vocab blogs are worth 250 points, and then on top of that, you have your quizzes. Vocab is worth a lot and many of you are missing out on these points!

Helpful hints for your vocab blogs -
-- DO THEM!
-- MAKE SURE I HAVE YOUR URL. WITHOUT IT, I CAN'T GRADE ANY OF THE WORK YOU HAVE DONE.
-- MAKE SURE YOU ARE PROPERLY TITLING YOUR BLOG POSTS. I TELL YOU WHAT I WANT EACH ONE TO SAY EACH WEEK. I MIGHT MISS SOMETHING IF IT IS NOT TITLED CORRECTLY.

1) Vocab
In your blogs, complete the following post:
Blog Title - Summer Quarter, Week 1 Definitions & Examples
Assignment - Your vocab words for thi week are:
Proportion (verb, noun) - I need to proportion the pizza to serve more people.
Register (verb, noun) - They registered at Target for their wedding.
Scheme (verb, noun) - The students schemed to make a run to the store during break.
** You need to copy the example sentences posted above.
** Find the definitions for the word as BOTH A NOUN AND A VERB. That means two definitions per word.

2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to - Word Analysis
Assignment - Using Figures of Speech in Writing

3) We will begin our new reading material.
8th/9th Grade - Romeo & Juliet
10th/11th Grade - Julius Caesar

Week 9 Vocab Blogs & Week 10 Vocab Blogs

Hello my favorite students! I hope that everyone BEHAVES themselves this week! I will come by and check on you on Friday when I return.

To make this a bit easier, your vocab blogs are posted in just one post. Complete them as you see fit - you will have your vocabulary quiz on Friday.

Your week 9 vocabulary words are: regulate, institute, and circumstance.

Title your blog posts:
Monday - Vocabulary Defintions & Examples
Tuesday - Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Wednesday - Vocabulary Sentences
Thursday - Vocabulary Paragraph

MONDAY, MAY 23
Your vocabulary words are: regulate, institute, and circumstance.
ASSIGNMENT -
** Find the definition for EACH word.
** Copy the following example sentences.
Regulate (noun)- I think that when the school regulates who can play sports they should do it based on grades.
Institute (noun, verb) - When I am governor of California, I will institute programs for education.
Circumstance (noun)- Under no circumstances should you leave school without permission!

TUESDAY, MAY 24
Your vocabulary words are: regulate, institute, and circumstance.
ASSIGNMENT -
** Copy the synonyms for each of your vocab words:
Regulate - standardize, control
Institute - Organization, association, start, introduce, establish
Circumstance - Condition, situation

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
Your vocabulary words are: regulate, institute, and circumstance.
ASSIGNMENT -
** Write TWO (2) SENTENCES for each word.

THURSDAY, MAY 26
Your vocabulary words are: regulate, institute, and circumstance.
ASSIGNMENT -
** Write a paragraph (remember, a paragraph is FIVE SENTENCES) that uses all three of your vocabulary words.


Okay, okay - I will admit it. I am not going to be here the following week either. Ms. Sanchez will still be your sub. That means you will also need to complete your week 10 vocabulary assignments as well.

Your week 10 vocabulary words are: imply, component, and exclude.

Title your blog posts:
Monday - Vocabulary Defintions & Examples
Tuesday - Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Wednesday - Vocabulary Sentences
Thursday - Vocabulary Paragraph

TUESDAY, MAY 31
Your vocabulary words are: imply, component, and exclude.
ASSIGNMENT -
** Find the definition for EACH word.
** Copy the following example sentences.
Imply (verb) - Lying implies that you have something to hide.
Component (noun) - The right to vote is a component of a democratic society.
Exclude (verb) - I exclude red meat from my diet.

TUESDAY, JUNE 1
Your vocabulary words are: imply, component, and exclude.
ASSIGNMENT -
** Copy the synonyms for each of your vocab words:
Imply (verb) - Suggest, say, mention, express
Component (noun) - Parts of, piece
Exclude (verb) - Not included, not part of

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2
Your vocabulary words are: imply, component, and exclude.
ASSIGNMENT -
** Write TWO (2) SENTENCES for each word.

THURSDAY, JUNE 3
Your vocabulary words are: imply, component, and exclude.
ASSIGNMENT -
** Write a paragraph (remember, a paragraph is FIVE SENTENCES) that uses all three of your vocabulary words.

Wednesday, May 18

Good morning, good morning, good morning my favorite students! I hope that I only hear good things about your behavior the past two days! If I hear only good things, you will have early release today! :)

A few important notes:
- We will be scheduling your families to come watch you on Friday! This will determine the order in which you present. Remember, you attendance is mandatory for the ENTIRE DAY. You will not be released until the FINAL PRESENTATION. This is scheduled until 3:00PM.
- NO LATE/MISSING WORK, with the exception of PLATO assignments, WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS POINT. The end of the quarter is June 3.

As you come in, here are your assignments. COMPLETE IN THIS ORDER.

1) Is your CAREER POWERPOINT AND ANIMOTO VIDEO COMPLETE? If not, WORK ON THIS AND ONLY THIS. YOUR OTHER ASSIGNMENTS WILL HAVE TO BE COMPLETED LATER. THIS IS YOUR PRIORITY.

2) Notecards
You may write down notecards if you think you will need reminders about what to say on Friday. Remember, you shouldn't be reading from your PowerPoint so you are always looking at your audience - write notecards!

3) Vocabulary -
Your vocabulary words for week 8 are: aspect, consequence, and feature.
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
BLOG TITLE: Week 8 Vocabulary Sentences
ASSIGNMENT: For each word, write TWO (2) SENTENCES.

4) PLATO - (If time allows only)
Go to - Writing Applications
Assignment - Addressing Different Perspectives, Tutorials 1 & 2

Monday, May 16 & Tuesday, May 17

Good morning my favorite students! Guess what? I am at this amazing training today and tomorrow so Ms. Sanchez will be your sub! Behave, behave, behave for her! Ms. Sanchez has me on speed dial so she will definitely have no delay in calling me if need be.

A few important reminders:
- Any electives that you complete at home are DUE TODAY! But..since I won't be there today, I will let you bring it on Tuesday. After Tuesday, so sorry about that. Turn these into Julianna.
- If I get a good note about you from Ms. Sanchez, I will let you have early release on Wednesday. Good deal, eh?
- Remind your families about career presentations on Friday! Julianna will be calling home to set up your time.
- Career Packets and PowerPoints are DUE! If you are not due with either of these, talk to Julianna and Ms. Sanchez to see if they think you deserve to go in the computer lab and get them done. NO LAPTOPS UNLESS STEPHANIE IS HERE.

And your assignments:

NO PLATO TODAY, so your only online assignment is your vocab. I am posting both Monday and Tuesday's vocabulary assignment here. Just make sure you get them both done by Tuesday.

FOR MONDAY:
Your week 8 vocabulary words are: aspect, consequence, and feature.
In your blogs, complete the following post;
BLOG TITLE: Week 8 Vocabulary Defintions & Examples
ASSIGNMENT:
** Find the definition for each of your vocab words: aspect, consequence, and feature.
** Copy & paste the following example sentences for your future reference:
Aspect: One aspect of the career presentations we have not yet discussed is your dress attire. You will have to dress up!
Consequence: The consequence for misbehaving while Ms. Sanchez will be cleaning duties for a week!
Feature: The feature presentation on HBO tonight is Love Actually.

FOR TUESDAY:
Your week 8 vocabulary words are: aspect, consequence, and feature.
In your blogs, complete the following post;
BLOG TITLE: Week 8 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
ASSIGNMENT:
** Copy & paste the following synonyms for each word:
Aspect: Part, side, feature
Consequence: Result, outcome
Feature: Characteristic, attribute, aspect
** Find an image to represent each vocabulary word.
** Write a sentence that describes how each image depicts your vocabulary word.

Thursday, May 12

Good morning everyone! Early release at 1:00PM today. ;)

A FEW IMPORTANT NOTES,
- We are in WEEK 7. The quarter is over Friday, June 3. You will get your report cards about a week or two later.
- If you are planning on returning to the district for the beginning of the new school year in July, YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH THE DISTRICT NOW. Remember, going to back to regular school has nothing to do with me - it is not a decision I make. You need to take your parent/guardian and see if the district will accept you back.
- If you are working on independent electives at home, I need ALL YOUR WORK TURNED IN BY MONDAY, MAY 16. I will not accept work past this time and this means it will not show up on your upcoming report card. If you are keeping a blog for independent reading, I need your blog URL and the books you read.
- Thursday & Friday, you will be released at 1:00PM since I have meetings!

As you come in, here are your assignments. Steph will be here at 9AM to help with the career class so you have until that time to get your assignments completed:

1) Vocabulary.
Your week 7 vocabulary words are: section, theory, and similar.
In your blogs, complete the following post:
BLOG TITLE: Week 7 Vocabulary Paragraph
ASSIGNMENT:
Respond to the quote by Charles Darwin. “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.”
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE A FULL PARAGRAPH (5 SENTENCES) AND USE ALL THREE WORDS.

2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Assignment: Avoiding Cliches, Tutorial 1 & 2

3) GLOGSTER. You need to finish & post your Glogster to the science blog.
www.mainstscience.blogspot.com
User: teacherdyane
password: sendaydiego
Requirements:
Define and provide examples for:
- Natural Selection on single-gene traits
- Directional Selection (also need a graph)
- Stabilizing Selection (also need a graph)
- Disruptive Selection (also need a graph)
- Genetic Drfit
What are the five conditions that must exist for there to be NO evolutionary change? What is this called?

4) Redo work. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. *** Go to your Edmodo.
*** Write down your points earned out of points possible and calculate the percentage you have FOR EACH CLASS.
*** Have Ms. S sign this paper.
*** Find at least one missing assignment or redo assignment and complete it.
*** Staple the paper where you figured out your grades and the redo assignment together and turn it in.

5) Career Class.
Steph will be here later on today. However, many of you still need to complete the Career Packets, which include:
*Resume
*Cover letter
*Request for letter of recommendation
*Thank you letter (NOT the mock interview thank you)
*One Year Goals
*Five Year Goals
*Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay
You need to take your checklist and the final drafts of each of the above assignments, staple them together, and turn it in. I will not accept the packet until ALL assignments are completed.
I will not accept any work for this past Friday, June 13.