Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a fun and safe weekend. As you come in, review the important notes and then begin your assignments...
Important Notes:
- The new school name is Main Street Umoja Community School. Umoja means 'unity' in Swahili. The short name for the school will just be Umoja Community School.
- In order to start preparing everyone for waking up early and making it school on time, there will be a 15 minute detention for everyone who arrives after 1:00PM. This will get stricter once we change sites & times. If you're more than 15 minutes late each day, you're missing too much work. Please don't make me hang out with you after school everyday. It's not fun for me and it's cleaning chores for you. Detention = cleaning! You can thank my military father for that.
- Have you completed your lunch bag presentation yet? After today, I will no longer hold presentations. So if you have not yet gone, today is your last chance!
Assignments:
1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Post - Week 3 Vocabulary Definitions & Example Sentences
Assignment - This week's vocabulary words are:
Distinct (adj)
Potential (noun)
Formula (noun)
- For each word, you need to find a definition. Remember, copying and pasting is not doing your own work! Find the definition, make sense of it, and then put it in your own words.
- Copy the following example sentences:
Distinct (adj) - People from Texas have a distinct accent.
Potential (noun) - Smokers have a great potential for lung cancer and heart disease. They also are guaranteed yellow teeth and stinky breath.
Formula (noun) - You need to use the area formula in order to solve the math problem.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Word Analysis
Assignment: Building your Science Vocabulary
3) Frankenstein - INDEPENDENT & SILENT READING
At 1:40, I will ask the entire class to be quiet and begin their silent, independent reading. You need to read Chapter 11 from Frankenstein and answer the reading questions. This chapter is the beginning of the monster sharing his story with Victor.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
FRIDAY! January 28
Oh goodness, I love FRIDAYS!As you come in, here are your assignments:
1) Vocabulary - Week 2 Quiz
It's on paper. Pick it up, take it, turn it
in - BEFORE you get your laptops!
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Word Analysis
Assignment: Building your Social Studies Vocabulary
3) Biology - Genetics Overview
This is part of your genetics final project. However, it is to be completed on your own. Answers must be typed and a minimum of 1/2 page in size 12 Times New Roman font.
GO TO EDMODO for the handout/instructions.
1) Vocabulary - Week 2 Quiz
It's on paper. Pick it up, take it, turn it
in - BEFORE you get your laptops!
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Word Analysis
Assignment: Building your Social Studies Vocabulary
3) Biology - Genetics Overview
This is part of your genetics final project. However, it is to be completed on your own. Answers must be typed and a minimum of 1/2 page in size 12 Times New Roman font.
GO TO EDMODO for the handout/instructions.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday, January 27
Happy Thursday. I hope everyone enjoyed their day off with packet day yesterday.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EDMODO ACCOUNTS DAILY. Grades are posted, assignments need to be turned in, and many of you STILL NEED TO JOIN A FEW CLASSES. If you do not join the classes, I can not enter your grades. This is SUPER IMPORTANT!!!!!
As you come in, here are your assignments to complete:
1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following -
Blog Title - Week 2 Vocab Sentences
Assignment - You need to write sentences for each of your vocab words: Complex, Source and Relevant. For Source and Relevant, you need TWO SENTENCES. However, since Complex has three definitions, you need THREE sentences. This is a total of 7 sentences.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Word Analysis
Assignment: Drawing Conclusions
You need to complete the mastery test. Requires either your printed name or Ms.S/Julianna's signature.
3) Frankenstein
By 1:40, I will ask the class to be quiet. You then need to begin your SILENT, INDEPENDENT reading of Frankenstein, Chapter 7. I will pass out the reading questions.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EDMODO ACCOUNTS DAILY. Grades are posted, assignments need to be turned in, and many of you STILL NEED TO JOIN A FEW CLASSES. If you do not join the classes, I can not enter your grades. This is SUPER IMPORTANT!!!!!
As you come in, here are your assignments to complete:
1) Vocabulary
In your blogs, complete the following -
Blog Title - Week 2 Vocab Sentences
Assignment - You need to write sentences for each of your vocab words: Complex, Source and Relevant. For Source and Relevant, you need TWO SENTENCES. However, since Complex has three definitions, you need THREE sentences. This is a total of 7 sentences.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Word Analysis
Assignment: Drawing Conclusions
You need to complete the mastery test. Requires either your printed name or Ms.S/Julianna's signature.
3) Frankenstein
By 1:40, I will ask the class to be quiet. You then need to begin your SILENT, INDEPENDENT reading of Frankenstein, Chapter 7. I will pass out the reading questions.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 25
Hello! Happy Tuesday. I hope things went smoothly for all of you yesterday. I know there was probably a bit of a rush to get computer assignments completed in the morning so I will post them again today. But this means you have to get yesterdays and today's assignments done for vocabulary and English/Language Arts PLATO.
1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title - Week 2 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment -
* Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words:
Source (noun) - Basis, foundation, cause
Complex (adj) - Multifaceted, compound, composite, multipart, difficult
Complex (noun) - Development, center, multiplex, multiuse building
Complex (noun) - Hang-up, fixation, neurosis, obsession
Relevant (adj) - Pertinent, applicable, related, appropriate, significant
* Find an image for each DEFINITION of your vocabulary words (this means you'll have five total images because complex has three different definitions)
* Write a sentence for each image that describes how your image matches your vocabulary word
YESTERDAY'S VOCABULARY ASSIGNMENT (in case you missed it):
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title - Week 2 Vocabulary Definitions and Examples
Your vocab words for the week are: Source (noun), Complex (adj, noun) and Relevant (adj)
Assignment -
Look up the definitions for each word. Remember, for complex you'll need a definition for the word as a noun and as an adjective.
Copy the following example sentences:
Source (noun) - A bibliography lists all the sources you used for your paper.
Complex (adj) - The math test was complex due to all the negative exponents.
Complex (noun) - My sister manages an apartment complex in Seattle.
Relevant (adj) - Math will be relevant in your lives when you are trying to fill out your tax returns.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: CAHSEE English/Language Arts Word Analysis
Assignment: Reading Between the Lines in Stories
Complete & print mastery test
YESTERDAY'S PLATO -
Go to: English Language Arts Reading Comprehension
Assignment: Finding What's Important in Information
Complete mastery test - requires Julianna's signature.
3) A few important notes -
**Check redo folders/grades to see if you have missing/redo work
**If you were absent yesterday, read Chapter 5 in Frankenstein
**Lunch bag presentations are today - make sure your presentation is ready to go!
1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title - Week 2 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment -
* Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words:
Source (noun) - Basis, foundation, cause
Complex (adj) - Multifaceted, compound, composite, multipart, difficult
Complex (noun) - Development, center, multiplex, multiuse building
Complex (noun) - Hang-up, fixation, neurosis, obsession
Relevant (adj) - Pertinent, applicable, related, appropriate, significant
* Find an image for each DEFINITION of your vocabulary words (this means you'll have five total images because complex has three different definitions)
* Write a sentence for each image that describes how your image matches your vocabulary word
YESTERDAY'S VOCABULARY ASSIGNMENT (in case you missed it):
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title - Week 2 Vocabulary Definitions and Examples
Your vocab words for the week are: Source (noun), Complex (adj, noun) and Relevant (adj)
Assignment -
Look up the definitions for each word. Remember, for complex you'll need a definition for the word as a noun and as an adjective.
Copy the following example sentences:
Source (noun) - A bibliography lists all the sources you used for your paper.
Complex (adj) - The math test was complex due to all the negative exponents.
Complex (noun) - My sister manages an apartment complex in Seattle.
Relevant (adj) - Math will be relevant in your lives when you are trying to fill out your tax returns.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: CAHSEE English/Language Arts Word Analysis
Assignment: Reading Between the Lines in Stories
Complete & print mastery test
YESTERDAY'S PLATO -
Go to: English Language Arts Reading Comprehension
Assignment: Finding What's Important in Information
Complete mastery test - requires Julianna's signature.
3) A few important notes -
**Check redo folders/grades to see if you have missing/redo work
**If you were absent yesterday, read Chapter 5 in Frankenstein
**Lunch bag presentations are today - make sure your presentation is ready to go!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, January 24
Hello my favorite students! I am, obviously, not here today. Sorry, but I have some meetings that I have to go to....
You know my expectations when there is a sub -
Whatever rules the sub has, you follow.
Behave better than you would for me.
Complete all your work and use your time wisely!
Here is your agenda for the day -
Vocabulary - Week 2 Definitions & Examples
PLATO - Finding What's Important in Information
*Turn in all computers before Julianna goes to class. No laptops may be used without Julianna's supervision*
Frankenstein -
Character Details worksheet & Chapter 5 Reading Questions
Active Reading chart on character details
Math - (No math PLATO today)
Chapter 7-8 Practice B
Chapter 7-4 Reteach
Biology - Page 354 Who Controls your DNA?
Answer the Research & Decide questions. Each answer (there are only 3 questions) must be a minimum of 5 sentences.
Social Studies -
If you do WORLD History, Chapter 15, Section 1 Section Assessment #1-5, skip 3
If you do US History, Chapter 15, Section 1 Section Assessment #1-5
As you come in, complete your two laptop assignments. Remember, once Julianna isn't here - YOU MAY NOT USE LAPTOPS.
1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title - Week 2 Vocabulary Definitions and Examples
Your vocab words for the week are: Source (noun), Complex (adj, noun) and Relevant (adj)
Assignment -
Look up the definitions for each word. Remember, for complex you'll need a definition for the word as a noun and as an adjective.
Copy the following example sentences:
Source (noun) - A bibliography lists all the sources you used for your paper.
Complex (adj) - The math test was complex due to all the negative exponents.
Complex (noun) - My sister manages an apartment complex in Seattle.
Relevant (adj) - Math will be relevant in your lives when you are trying to fill out your tax returns.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: English Language Arts Reading Comprehension
Assignment: Finding What's Important in Information
Complete mastery test - requires Julianna's signature.
You know my expectations when there is a sub -
Whatever rules the sub has, you follow.
Behave better than you would for me.
Complete all your work and use your time wisely!
Here is your agenda for the day -
Vocabulary - Week 2 Definitions & Examples
PLATO - Finding What's Important in Information
*Turn in all computers before Julianna goes to class. No laptops may be used without Julianna's supervision*
Frankenstein -
Character Details worksheet & Chapter 5 Reading Questions
Active Reading chart on character details
Math - (No math PLATO today)
Chapter 7-8 Practice B
Chapter 7-4 Reteach
Biology - Page 354 Who Controls your DNA?
Answer the Research & Decide questions. Each answer (there are only 3 questions) must be a minimum of 5 sentences.
Social Studies -
If you do WORLD History, Chapter 15, Section 1 Section Assessment #1-5, skip 3
If you do US History, Chapter 15, Section 1 Section Assessment #1-5
As you come in, complete your two laptop assignments. Remember, once Julianna isn't here - YOU MAY NOT USE LAPTOPS.
1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title - Week 2 Vocabulary Definitions and Examples
Your vocab words for the week are: Source (noun), Complex (adj, noun) and Relevant (adj)
Assignment -
Look up the definitions for each word. Remember, for complex you'll need a definition for the word as a noun and as an adjective.
Copy the following example sentences:
Source (noun) - A bibliography lists all the sources you used for your paper.
Complex (adj) - The math test was complex due to all the negative exponents.
Complex (noun) - My sister manages an apartment complex in Seattle.
Relevant (adj) - Math will be relevant in your lives when you are trying to fill out your tax returns.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: English Language Arts Reading Comprehension
Assignment: Finding What's Important in Information
Complete mastery test - requires Julianna's signature.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Happy Friday!!!
1) Vocabulary - Week 1 Quiz
Take your quiz (on paper) BEFORE getting a laptop.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Paragraph Development and Organization
Print the mastery completion page. Requires Ms. S or Julianna's signature.
3) Frankenstein - Chapter 3, Reading Questions
For Frankenstein, we will be covering two chapters today. However, we are going to do this a bit differently than we have in the past. INDEPENDENTLY, each of you need to read Chapter 3 and answer the reading questions that I will provide you.
Then, as a whole class, we will discuss Chapter 3 and then read Chapter 4.
AT 1:45, I WILL ANNOUNCE FOR THE CLASS TO BE QUIET IN ORDER FOR PEOPLE TO READ AND ANSWER THEIR QUESTIONS. BE SURE YOUR PLATO AND VOCAB QUIZ ARE COMPLETED BY THIS TIME SO YOU CAN SILENTLY READ.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday, January 20
It's Thursday already! How's the fastest week ever going for you?
A few notes:
- If you did not submit your packet for yesterday's attendance on Tuesday, be sure to turn it in today to earn your attendance!
- Do you want to play flag football? Mr. Warren's TA, Mike, is coaching. Talk to Ms. S for details. P.S. - If you attend each week, you'll earn PE credit!
- If you want your graded assignments from last quarter, pick them up. Otherwise, they will be recycled at the end of the quarter.
- Our move to the new school has been delayed another week. YOU HAVE SCHOOL NEXT WEEK!
1) Vocabulary - Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title - Week 1 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment -
** Copy the synonyms for each of your vocabulary words of the week:
Tradition - Custom, ritual, practice, habit, belief, folklore
Period - era, age, time, stage, phase, dot, point, punctuation mark
Primary (adj) - main, chief, key, principal
Primary (noun) - election
** You also need to find an IMAGE for each of your vocabulary words. For the word PRIMARY, you need to find an IMAGE FOR EACH SEPARATE DEFINITION.
**For each image (you should have a total of 4), you will also need to WRITE A SENTENCE THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOUR IMAGE MATCHES THE DEFINITION OF YOUR WORD.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Separating Ideas into Paragraphs (Tutorial only)
Print the tutorial completion page. Requires Ms. S or Julianna's signature.
3) Frankenstein - Chapter 1, Reading Questions
For Frankenstein, we will be covering two chapters today. However, we are going to do this a bit differently than we have in the past. INDEPENDENTLY, each of you need to read Chapter 1 and answer the reading questions that I will provide you. It's a total of 4 pages and 4 questions. Then, as a whole class, we will discuss Chapter 1 and then read and answer reading questions for Chapter 2. YOU MUST COMPLETE CHAPTER 1 IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE CLASS FOR CHAPTER 2.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 18
Happy Tuesday! It feels like a Monday, but really, it's already Tuesday! And even better? Tomorrow is PACKET DAY. It's your LAST PACKET DAY as an afternoon class, so enjoy it!
Here are your assignments as you come in -
1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title - Week 1 Vocabulary Definitions and Example Sentences
Assignment -
Your vocabulary words for the week are: Tradition (noun), Period (noun), and Primary (noun and adjective).
You need to write the definition for each word. For primary, you need to find TWO definitions - one for noun and one for adjective.
You also need to copy the following example sentences:
Tradition (noun) - By tradition, girls ask boys to the Tolo dance.
Period (noun) - Be sure to use a period at the end of each complete sentence.
Primary (noun) - Schwartzenegger won the Republican seat in the primary election in California.
Primary (adjective) - The primary reason for having our packet day tomorrow is that Ms. S has a meeting. The secondary reason is that she is awesome.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Choosing the Best Linking Word to Join Clauses
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Blog Post -
Blog Title - Information I wish I had before I started
Do you remember when you first started class that you had to have an intake? In your blogs, I want you to write down at least TWO (2) things that you think would have been helpful for me to tell you at our intake that you didn't realize until you already started class. It could be about class rules, lunches, the amount of work in class, technology, discipline, etc - anything that you think would have helped as you started out in our class.
4) Social Studies - Lunch Bags
Talk to Ms. S for the paperwork. Before you go home today, the checklist worksheet is due.
Here are your assignments as you come in -
1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assignment -
Blog Title - Week 1 Vocabulary Definitions and Example Sentences
Assignment -
Your vocabulary words for the week are: Tradition (noun), Period (noun), and Primary (noun and adjective).
You need to write the definition for each word. For primary, you need to find TWO definitions - one for noun and one for adjective.
You also need to copy the following example sentences:
Tradition (noun) - By tradition, girls ask boys to the Tolo dance.
Period (noun) - Be sure to use a period at the end of each complete sentence.
Primary (noun) - Schwartzenegger won the Republican seat in the primary election in California.
Primary (adjective) - The primary reason for having our packet day tomorrow is that Ms. S has a meeting. The secondary reason is that she is awesome.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Choosing the Best Linking Word to Join Clauses
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Blog Post -
Blog Title - Information I wish I had before I started
Do you remember when you first started class that you had to have an intake? In your blogs, I want you to write down at least TWO (2) things that you think would have been helpful for me to tell you at our intake that you didn't realize until you already started class. It could be about class rules, lunches, the amount of work in class, technology, discipline, etc - anything that you think would have helped as you started out in our class.
4) Social Studies - Lunch Bags
Talk to Ms. S for the paperwork. Before you go home today, the checklist worksheet is due.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday, January 14
It's Friday! And even better - it's a half day!!
Important Notes:
- CONGRATULATIONS JONATHAN!!!!
- Happy birthday (again) Balani!
- Is anyone interested in playing flag-football? Talk to Ms. S or Julianna. Mike, the TA in the morning class, is coaching and needs to know ASAP if you want to play. It'd be Tuesday/Wednesday/OR Thursday each week at 1:30.
Here are your assignments as you come in today...
1) Vocabulary Quiz. You have to take your quiz BEFORE you can get a laptop.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Correcting Sentence Fragments - Verb Phrases
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Mary Shelley - The author of Frankenstein
Read the attached article in Edmodo that gives you some background on the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley. When you are done reading, write down 5 facts that you learned about her life. IF YOU COPY & PASTE FROM THE ARTICLE, YOU WILL NOT EARN CREDIT.
This assignment will be done in your blog. Blog Title - Mary Shelley - Author Background
You also need to visit the attached website in Edmodo (http://home.tiscali.nl/~hamberg/gothic/genre.html) and answer the questions:
1) What is gothic literature?
2) What is one reason that Frankenstein is classified as gothic literature?
3) What is science fiction?
4) Social Studies
If you are working on US History, complete the following assignment:
American Vision books - Chapter 14 - Primary Sources (p.694-695)
Document Based Questions - Answer all 5 questions
If you are working on World History, complete the following assignment:
World History books - Chapter 14 - Primary Sources (p.668-669)
Document Based Questions - Answer all 5 questions
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday, January 12
Hello! It's Wednesday. And guess what? Tomorrow is PACKET DAY!! Yay!
Here are your assignments as you come in:
1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title - Week 10 Vocab Sentences
Assignment - Your vocabulary words for the week are Maximum (adj and noun), Document (noun and verb), and Academic (adj).
You need to write TWO sentences for each word. TOTAL OF SIX SENTENCES.
NOTE - For Maximum, one sentence must use the word as an adjective and the other as a noun.
For Document, one sentence must use the word as a noun and one as a verb.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Splitting Fused Run-Ons
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Frankenstein -
In your blogs, complete the following post:
- What do you think of when you hear the word "Frankenstein?
- Have you ever read the book? Seen a movie? Explain what you know about the story.
- Your blog post should be a minimum of FIVE SENTENCES.
4) Packet day is tomorrow - have you done your packet yet? It must be turned in before the end of the day!
5) Social Studies - (you'll have time at the end of the day to complete also)
If you are working on US History, complete the following assignment:
American Vision books - Chapter 14, Section 3
Section Assessment - Answer questions #1-5, for #2, choose any 2
If you are working on World History, complete the following assignment:
World History books - Chapter 14, Section 3
Section Assessment: Answer questions #1-5, skip #3
Here are your assignments as you come in:
1) Vocabulary -
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title - Week 10 Vocab Sentences
Assignment - Your vocabulary words for the week are Maximum (adj and noun), Document (noun and verb), and Academic (adj).
You need to write TWO sentences for each word. TOTAL OF SIX SENTENCES.
NOTE - For Maximum, one sentence must use the word as an adjective and the other as a noun.
For Document, one sentence must use the word as a noun and one as a verb.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Splitting Fused Run-Ons
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Frankenstein -
In your blogs, complete the following post:
- What do you think of when you hear the word "Frankenstein?
- Have you ever read the book? Seen a movie? Explain what you know about the story.
- Your blog post should be a minimum of FIVE SENTENCES.
4) Packet day is tomorrow - have you done your packet yet? It must be turned in before the end of the day!
5) Social Studies - (you'll have time at the end of the day to complete also)
If you are working on US History, complete the following assignment:
American Vision books - Chapter 14, Section 3
Section Assessment - Answer questions #1-5, for #2, choose any 2
If you are working on World History, complete the following assignment:
World History books - Chapter 14, Section 3
Section Assessment: Answer questions #1-5, skip #3
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tuesday, January 11
It's 1/11/11! Happy Tuesday, my favorite students. A few reminders/notes as you come in...
- Make sure you have signed up for your Edmodo classes. PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP FOR EITHER WORLD OR US HISTORY - it is highly unlikely you are enrolled in both.
- I also added an Algebra class since I think we'll give math grades on Edmodo a shot - the code is u3pny6. Please join.
- You also need to join the Math Lab class - 1zbvyf.
- The end of the quarter is Friday, January 14 - expect report cards soon!
- Our TENTATIVE move date is Monday, January 24. Please bear in mind this is NOT SET IN STONE AND MAY CHANGE.
Your assignments as you come in are the following. You have until 2PM when we begin math.
1) Vocabulary - In your blog, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title - Week 10 Vocab Images, Sentences, and Synonyms
Assignment -
For each of your vocab words (academic, document, and maximum), you need to
- Post an image that represents your vocab word
- Write a sentence that explains WHY your image represents your word
- Copy the following synonyms for each word:
Academic - educational, school, scholastic, studious, intellectual, scholarly
Document (noun) - certificate, papers, id card, text, file, manuscript, essay, deed, record
Document (verb) - Write down, video tape, record, photograph, file
Maximum ( noun & adj) - utmost, highest, greatest, limit, most
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Avoiding Run-Ons with Commas
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Social Studies -
If you are working on World History, complete the following assignment:
World History books - Chapter 14, Section 2
Section Assessment: Answer questions #1-5, skip #3
If you are working on US History, complete the following assignment:
American Vision books - Chapter 14, Section 2
Section Assessment - Answer questions #1-5, for #2, choose any 2
- Make sure you have signed up for your Edmodo classes. PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP FOR EITHER WORLD OR US HISTORY - it is highly unlikely you are enrolled in both.
- I also added an Algebra class since I think we'll give math grades on Edmodo a shot - the code is u3pny6. Please join.
- You also need to join the Math Lab class - 1zbvyf.
- The end of the quarter is Friday, January 14 - expect report cards soon!
- Our TENTATIVE move date is Monday, January 24. Please bear in mind this is NOT SET IN STONE AND MAY CHANGE.
Happy birthday Nalani!!!
Your assignments as you come in are the following. You have until 2PM when we begin math.
1) Vocabulary - In your blog, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title - Week 10 Vocab Images, Sentences, and Synonyms
Assignment -
For each of your vocab words (academic, document, and maximum), you need to
- Post an image that represents your vocab word
- Write a sentence that explains WHY your image represents your word
- Copy the following synonyms for each word:
Academic - educational, school, scholastic, studious, intellectual, scholarly
Document (noun) - certificate, papers, id card, text, file, manuscript, essay, deed, record
Document (verb) - Write down, video tape, record, photograph, file
Maximum ( noun & adj) - utmost, highest, greatest, limit, most
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Avoiding Run-Ons with Commas
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Social Studies -
If you are working on World History, complete the following assignment:
World History books - Chapter 14, Section 2
Section Assessment: Answer questions #1-5, skip #3
If you are working on US History, complete the following assignment:
American Vision books - Chapter 14, Section 2
Section Assessment - Answer questions #1-5, for #2, choose any 2
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monday, January 10
Hello! Happy Monday. Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. Now that I am no longer accepting work for second quarter, all work from this point on is counted toward third quarter report cards.
That being said, you need to join the new Edmodo classes:
PLEASE NOTE: Only sign up for World History OR US History. Only a few people are actually enrolled in US History. Ask Ms. S or Julianna if you are confused.
Biology: 2n8g89
Language Arts: m5cqs1
World History: a7dn5c
US History: bnqpw8
As you come into class, here are your assignments:
1) Vocabulary - In your blogs, complete the following:
Blog Title - Week 10 Definitions & Examples
Assignment - Your vocabulary words for the week are:
Academic (adj), Document (noun, verb) and Maximum (noun, adj)
In your blog, you need to:
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Tying Sentences Together
It's only a Tutorial (there are three, choose one) so complete one tutorial, print it out, and call it done.
3) Social Studies
If you are working on World History, complete the following assignment:
World History books - Chapter 14, Section 1 (pgs. 644-655)
Section Assessment: Answer questions #1-5, skip #3
If you are working on US History, complete the following assignment:
American Vision books - Chapter 14, Section 1 (pgs. 666-671)
Section Assessment - Answer questions #1-5
That being said, you need to join the new Edmodo classes:
PLEASE NOTE: Only sign up for World History OR US History. Only a few people are actually enrolled in US History. Ask Ms. S or Julianna if you are confused.
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World History: a7dn5c
US History: bnqpw8
As you come into class, here are your assignments:
1) Vocabulary - In your blogs, complete the following:
Blog Title - Week 10 Definitions & Examples
Assignment - Your vocabulary words for the week are:
Academic (adj), Document (noun, verb) and Maximum (noun, adj)
In your blog, you need to:
- Find the definitions for each word. You will need to find two definitions for document (noun) and document (verb), as well as maximum (noun) and maximum adj).
- Explain the difference between document as a noun and a verb.
- Copy the following example sentences:
- Academic (adj) - The academic year begins June 30.
- Document (noun) - I saved my genocide definition as a Microsoft Word document.
- Document (verb) - Ms. S likes to document field trips by taking lots of pictures - but her camera always dies!
- Maximum (noun) - The truck's capacity is a maximum of 2 tons.
- Maximum (adj) - The maximum penalty is five years in prison.
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Tying Sentences Together
It's only a Tutorial (there are three, choose one) so complete one tutorial, print it out, and call it done.
3) Social Studies
If you are working on World History, complete the following assignment:
World History books - Chapter 14, Section 1 (pgs. 644-655)
Section Assessment: Answer questions #1-5, skip #3
If you are working on US History, complete the following assignment:
American Vision books - Chapter 14, Section 1 (pgs. 666-671)
Section Assessment - Answer questions #1-5
Friday, January 7, 2011
Friday, January 7
It's finally FRIDAY!!!! Whoop whoop!
Important Notes:
- TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN AND PRESENT YOUR GENOCIDE PROJECTS!
- TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN LATE/REDO WORK!
- REPORT CARDS ARE NEXT FRIDAY.
1) Vocabulary - Vocabulary Quiz
Ask Ms. S for it. You have to take your quiz BEFORE you can get a laptop.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Word Choice Errors
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Redo/Missing Work - TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN WORK!!
Everyone is required to complete at least one missing/redo assignment today. Go on your Edmodo and select the assignment you will submit. Ms. S or Julianna needs to see the assignment you are redoing so that you don't try to be sneaky and turn in something you've already done. This is for your benefit! Many of you missed work from when there was a sub - work on those assignments. Several of you are also behind in your genocide websites. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN AND PRESENT YOUR GENOCIDE PROJECTS! Work on those. USE YOUR TIME WISELY.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday, January 6
Hello! Happy Thursday.
As you come in, please note the following reminders:
- The LAST DAY I will accept missing/late/redo work is FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 - THAT IS TOMORROW!!!! This includes your genocide projects. Report cards are next Friday.
- If you did not present your genocide website yesterday, YOU ARE PRESENTING TODAY.
Here are your assignments once you've read the reminders:
1) Vocabulary - In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title - Week 9 Vocabulary Paragraph
Assignment - Respond to the following quote using your three vocabulary words: Invest, Region, and Survey.
-The quote is: Anger is the feeling that makes your mouth work faster than your mind.
- Evan Esar (1899 - 1995)
-Your response can explain the quote, tell me your thoughts, anything - as long as you use your three vocabulary words.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Matching "Or" and "Nor" with Verb Forms
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Redo/Missing Work - TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT LATE WORK!
Everyone is required to complete at least one missing/redo assignment today. Go on your Edmodo and select the assignment you will submit. Ms. S or Julianna needs to see the assignment you are redoing so that you don't try to be sneaky and turn in something you've already done. This is for your benefit! Many of you missed work from when there was a sub - work on those assignments. Several of you are also behind in your genocide websites. You are presenting tomorrow! Work on those. USE YOUR TIME WISELY.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wednesdday, January 5
....a few reminders:
- The LAST DAY I WILL ACCEPT LATE/MISSING/REDO WORK IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 7.
- The end of the quarter is Friday, January 14. I will do report cards on this day.
- GENOCIDE WEBSITES are due TODAY. Presentations will be today & Thursday. You will only receive 15 minutes today to put any final touches on your website before you present. Failure to complete your website will significantly and negatively impact your social studies grade.
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title - Week 9 Vocabulary Sentences
Assignment -
- Write TWO (2) sentences for each of your vocabulary words: Region, Survey, and Invest
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Using the -ly form of Modifiers
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Redo/Missing Work
Everyone is required to complete at least one missing/redo assignment today. Go on your Edmodo and select the assignment you will submit. Ms. S or Julianna needs to see the assignment you are redoing so that you don't try to be sneaky and turn in something you've already done. This is for your benefit! Many of you missed work from when there was a sub - work on those assignments. Several of you are also behind in your genocide websites. You are presenting tomorrow! Work on those. USE YOUR TIME WISELY.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tuesday, January 4
Hello. Yes, you have school today! I will let you know when our move happens, but until then, you need to attend school daily. As you come in, here are the assignments you need to complete, But first....
....a few reminders:
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title - Week 9 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment -
- Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words:
Survey (noun) - questionnaire, poll
Survey (verb) - Ask, look at
Invest (verb) - spend, put in, devote, provide, supply, empower
Region (noun) - area, district, county, section, state, expanse, territory, zone
- Find an image that depicts each of your vocabulary words
- Write a sentence that describes/explains why you chose the image you did & how it connects to your vocabulary word
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Choosing Amount/Number, Capital/Capitol, and Imply/Infer
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Redo/Missing Work
Everyone is required to complete at least one missing/redo assignment today. Go on your Edmodo and select the assignment you will submit. Ms. S or Julianna needs to see the assignment you are redoing so that you don't try to be sneaky and turn in something you've already done. This is for your benefit! Many of you missed work from when there was a sub - work on those assignments. Several of you are also behind in your genocide websites. You are presenting tomorrow! Work on those. USE YOUR TIME WISELY.
....a few reminders:
- The LAST DAY I WILL ACCEPT LATE/MISSING/REDO WORK IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 7.
- The end of the quarter is Friday, January 14. I will do report cards on this day.
- GENOCIDE WEBSITES are due Wednesday, January 5. Presentations will be Wednesday & Thursday. You will only receive 15 minutes on Wednesday to put any final changes on your website. So, basically, the bulk of your work should be completed by TODAY. Failure to complete your website will significantly and negatively impact your social studies grade.
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title - Week 9 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Assignment -
- Copy the following synonyms for each of your vocabulary words:
Survey (noun) - questionnaire, poll
Survey (verb) - Ask, look at
Invest (verb) - spend, put in, devote, provide, supply, empower
Region (noun) - area, district, county, section, state, expanse, territory, zone
- Find an image that depicts each of your vocabulary words
- Write a sentence that describes/explains why you chose the image you did & how it connects to your vocabulary word
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Choosing Amount/Number, Capital/Capitol, and Imply/Infer
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
3) Redo/Missing Work
Everyone is required to complete at least one missing/redo assignment today. Go on your Edmodo and select the assignment you will submit. Ms. S or Julianna needs to see the assignment you are redoing so that you don't try to be sneaky and turn in something you've already done. This is for your benefit! Many of you missed work from when there was a sub - work on those assignments. Several of you are also behind in your genocide websites. You are presenting tomorrow! Work on those. USE YOUR TIME WISELY.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Welcome Back! Monday, January 3, 2011
Welcome Back! It's 2011!!!!!
Can you believe it's January already? I hope that everyone enjoyed their break and missed their teacher while I was away. As you come in, here are your assignments...
Quick Notes - The quarter is over Friday, January 14. I will be doing report cards on that day. Thus, THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN MISSING/REDO WORK IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. Check your Edmodo. Unfortunately, many of you have many assignments to catch up on. You can calcualate your grade and decide if that is a grade you are satisifed with for each course except math. You need to ask me for a print out for your math grade and/or missing work.
1) Check your Edmodo!
I posted the assignments you completed while I was away. You need to either say "I did it" for the work you did or take note of what you missed and start doing some redo/missing work assignments! Remember, last day for missing/redo work is THIS FRIDAY. There are MANY assignments from when I was gone so make sure you check the "Assignments Due" checklist.
2) Tell me about your break!
In your blog, post the following:
Blog Title - My Winter Break
Assignment - Write me a bit about what you did on your winter break! I haven't seen you in about three weeks so catch me up on your life! I want at least 5 sentences.
3) Vocabulary
In your blog, complete the following assignment:
Blog Title: Week 9 Vocabulary
Assignment:
This week's vocabulary words are: Invest (verb), Region (noun), Survey (noun and verb).
For each word, you need to find the definitions. For Survey, you need to find the definition as both a noun and verb.
You also need to copy the following example sentences:
Invest - Felix has invested a lot of his time on Facebook.
Region - Rain is expected in the inland region.
Survey (noun) - Surveys should that most Americans support the president.
Survey (verb) - I surveyed the damage to my car after my accident.
4) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Did you miss doing PLATO? It's been awhile. Now let's work on your grammar and conventions!
Go to: Written and Oral Conventions
Assignment: Choosing Borrow/Lend, Bring/Take, and All Ready/Already
Print the mastery test (with your name printed on it) and turn in. If your name does not print, you need to show Ms. S or Julianna your assignment on the computer and have us sign the printout.
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