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.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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
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
Sunday, May 15, 2011
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.
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, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Wednesday, May 11
Good morning everyone!
IF YOU ARE GOING TO YOSEMITE,
- The parent meeting is tonight and it is mandatory!!!
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 Sentences
ASSIGNMENT: Write TWO (2) SENTENCES for each vocabulary word.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Assignment: Paragraph Development & Organizatoin
3) Redo work. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. ONLY TWO PEOPLE DID THIS YESTERDAY.
*** 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.
4) 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.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO YOSEMITE,
- The parent meeting is tonight and it is mandatory!!!
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 Sentences
ASSIGNMENT: Write TWO (2) SENTENCES for each vocabulary word.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Assignment: Paragraph Development & Organizatoin
3) Redo work. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. ONLY TWO PEOPLE DID THIS YESTERDAY.
*** 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.
4) 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.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday, May 10
Good morning everyone!
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.
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 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
BLOG ASSIGNMENT:
*** For each vocabulary word, copy the following synonyms:
Section - Part, piece, divide
Theory - Guess, idea, hypothesis
Similar - Alike, related, comparable
*** Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.
*** Write a sentence that explains to me how the image you chose accurately represents the vocabulary word.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Assignment: Separating Ideas into Paragraphs: Tutorials 1 & 2
3) 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.
4) Career Class.
Steph will be here at 9AM to begin PowerPoint work on this.
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.
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.
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 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
BLOG ASSIGNMENT:
*** For each vocabulary word, copy the following synonyms:
Section - Part, piece, divide
Theory - Guess, idea, hypothesis
Similar - Alike, related, comparable
*** Find an image that represents each of your vocabulary words.
*** Write a sentence that explains to me how the image you chose accurately represents the vocabulary word.
2) PLATO - English/Language Arts
Assignment: Separating Ideas into Paragraphs: Tutorials 1 & 2
3) 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.
4) Career Class.
Steph will be here at 9AM to begin PowerPoint work on this.
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.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Monday, May 9
Good morning! Welcome to WEEK 7 of FOURTH QUARTER! Guess what that means? If you are working on an independent subject, you only have until next week to turn it in! Yikes! That means you have until NEXT MONDAY, MAY 16 to complete any work that you are completing at home independently. If you are planning on returning to the district in July, this is imperative. If you are planning on returning to the district in July, you also NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DISTRICT ASAP. If you do not make this appointment, you will not be eligible to return at the beginning of the school year.
As you come in...be happy that you are done testing!! :)
And here are your morning assignments (isn't it nice to be back to a regular schedule?)
1. Vocabulary.
Your week 7 vocabulary words are: similar, theory, and section.
In your blogs, you need to complete the following post:
BLOG TITLE: Week 7 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
BLOG ASSIGNMENT:
*** For each word, you need to find the DEFINITION FOR THE VOCABULARY WORD.
*** You also need to copy the following example sentences for each word:
Similar (adj) - Ms. S can always tell when two assignments are too similar...it makes her very sad when her students copy off each other's work, rather than trying to complete it on their own and learn something!
Theory (noun) - Darwin had a revolutionary theory about evolution - we now refer to it as the survival of the fittest.
Section (noun, verb) - The hairstylist had to section off pieces of hair in order to only highlight the top layer.
2. PLATO - English/Language Arts
Assignment: Choosing the Best Linking Word to Join Clauses
3. REDO WORK
You need to check your Edmodo grades! Get a piece of paper, write down TWO MISSING or REDO ASSIGNMENTS that you need to complete. Show Ms. S or Julianna the fact that these assignments need to be redone/madeup, and have us SIGN THE PAPER.
Then, DO YOUR MISSING WORK! Two missing/redo assignments are due TODAY.
You have until 9:00AM to complete your vocabulary, PLATO, and TWO (2) MISSING assignments.
As you come in...be happy that you are done testing!! :)
And here are your morning assignments (isn't it nice to be back to a regular schedule?)
1. Vocabulary.
Your week 7 vocabulary words are: similar, theory, and section.
In your blogs, you need to complete the following post:
BLOG TITLE: Week 7 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
BLOG ASSIGNMENT:
*** For each word, you need to find the DEFINITION FOR THE VOCABULARY WORD.
*** You also need to copy the following example sentences for each word:
Similar (adj) - Ms. S can always tell when two assignments are too similar...it makes her very sad when her students copy off each other's work, rather than trying to complete it on their own and learn something!
Theory (noun) - Darwin had a revolutionary theory about evolution - we now refer to it as the survival of the fittest.
Section (noun, verb) - The hairstylist had to section off pieces of hair in order to only highlight the top layer.
2. PLATO - English/Language Arts
Assignment: Choosing the Best Linking Word to Join Clauses
3. REDO WORK
You need to check your Edmodo grades! Get a piece of paper, write down TWO MISSING or REDO ASSIGNMENTS that you need to complete. Show Ms. S or Julianna the fact that these assignments need to be redone/madeup, and have us SIGN THE PAPER.
Then, DO YOUR MISSING WORK! Two missing/redo assignments are due TODAY.
You have until 9:00AM to complete your vocabulary, PLATO, and TWO (2) MISSING assignments.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Friday, May 6
It's Friday! I hope everyone is ready to BBQ because I have like ten pounds of carne asada! But before we go, there are a few things we need to finish in class....
1) Make-up CST's. If your name is on the board, you need to finish your CST!
2) Vocabulary quiz.
It's on paper, take it.
3) Career Class.
You need to complete the checklist for the assignments you need to complete. Print all your final drafts and then staple them together (in the order on the checklist) with the checklist on top.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Request for Letter of Recommendation
- Thank You Letter
- One Year Goals
- Five Year Goals
- Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay
4) Malcolm X - Movie.
5) BBQ!
1) Make-up CST's. If your name is on the board, you need to finish your CST!
2) Vocabulary quiz.
It's on paper, take it.
3) Career Class.
You need to complete the checklist for the assignments you need to complete. Print all your final drafts and then staple them together (in the order on the checklist) with the checklist on top.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Request for Letter of Recommendation
- Thank You Letter
- One Year Goals
- Five Year Goals
- Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay
4) Malcolm X - Movie.
5) BBQ!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thursday, May 5
Happy Thursday! Welcome to Day 4 of testing. Today is the last formal day of testing and tomorrow we will only need to finish make-up tests.
Did you bring your $5 for the BBQ tomorrow? I need to go shopping tonight!
A few important reminders:
- YOUR ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY ALL WEEK!!!
- Early release every day at 12noon.
- Friday = fun day!
IF YOU ARE TESTING:
- If you are testing, our testing block is from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. NO TALKING.
- If you finish your test early, your main task is this - to redo all your rough drafts of the resume, cover letter, thank you letter, letter of recommendation, one year goals, and five year goals. You will also continue your career research and work on your essay.
IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING:
- We are testing from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. YOU MAY NOT TALK, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING.
BEFORE TESTING:
1) Vocabulary.
Your week 6 vocabulary words are: legal, policy, and legislate.
In your blogs, complete the following post:
BLOG TITLE: Week 6 Vocabulary PARAGRAPH
ASSIGNMENT: You need to write a PARAGRAPH that uses all three vocabulary words in a cohesive (makes sense) manner. Remember, a paragraph is FIVE SENTENCES.
2) Career Presenter - FIVE (5) QUESTIONS
Today we are having someone from the Sheriff's Department present. Please write down five questions that you would like to ask. These can be hand-written.
AFTER TESTING:
1) Career Exploration Class
ALL FINAL DRAFTS need to be printed and turned in on Edmodo. Please don't turn in until all assignments are complete. Ask Ms. S or Julianna for a folder to turn in ALL assignments.
- Resume (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Cover Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Thank You Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Letter of Recommendation (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- One Year Goals (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Five Year Goals(Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Also, need to continue work on career research and essay. (ROUGH DRAFT OF ESSAY DUE)
Did you bring your $5 for the BBQ tomorrow? I need to go shopping tonight!
A few important reminders:
- YOUR ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY ALL WEEK!!!
- Early release every day at 12noon.
- Friday = fun day!
IF YOU ARE TESTING:
- If you are testing, our testing block is from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. NO TALKING.
- If you finish your test early, your main task is this - to redo all your rough drafts of the resume, cover letter, thank you letter, letter of recommendation, one year goals, and five year goals. You will also continue your career research and work on your essay.
IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING:
- We are testing from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. YOU MAY NOT TALK, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING.
BEFORE TESTING:
1) Vocabulary.
Your week 6 vocabulary words are: legal, policy, and legislate.
In your blogs, complete the following post:
BLOG TITLE: Week 6 Vocabulary PARAGRAPH
ASSIGNMENT: You need to write a PARAGRAPH that uses all three vocabulary words in a cohesive (makes sense) manner. Remember, a paragraph is FIVE SENTENCES.
2) Career Presenter - FIVE (5) QUESTIONS
Today we are having someone from the Sheriff's Department present. Please write down five questions that you would like to ask. These can be hand-written.
AFTER TESTING:
1) Career Exploration Class
ALL FINAL DRAFTS need to be printed and turned in on Edmodo. Please don't turn in until all assignments are complete. Ask Ms. S or Julianna for a folder to turn in ALL assignments.
- Resume (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Cover Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Thank You Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Letter of Recommendation (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- One Year Goals (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Five Year Goals(Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Also, need to continue work on career research and essay. (ROUGH DRAFT OF ESSAY DUE)
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wednesday, May 4
Welcome to Day 3 of testing! You're almost done!
A few important reminders:
- YOUR ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY ALL WEEK!!!
- Early release every day at 12noon.
- Friday = fun day!
IF YOU ARE TESTING:
- If you are testing, our testing block is from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. NO TALKING.
- If you finish your test early, your main task is this - to redo all your rough drafts of the resume, cover letter, thank you letter, letter of recommendation, one year goals, and five year goals. You will also continue your career research and work on your essay.
IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING:
- We are testing from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. YOU MAY NOT TALK, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING.
BEFORE TESTING:
1) Vocabulary.
Your week 6 vocabulary words are: legal, policy, and legislate.
In your blogs, complete the following post:
BLOG TITLE: Week 6 Vocabulary Sentences
ASSIGNMENT: Write TWO (2) SENTENCES using each of your vocabulary words.
AFTER TESTING:
1) Career Exploration Class
ALL FINAL DRAFTS need to be printed and turned in on Edmodo. Please don't turn in until all assignments are complete. Ask Ms. S or Julianna for a folder to turn in ALL assignments.
- Resume (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Cover Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Thank You Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Letter of Recommendation (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- One Year Goals (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Five Year Goals(Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Also, need to continue work on career research and essay. (ROUGH DRAFT OF ESSAY DUE)
A few important reminders:
- YOUR ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY ALL WEEK!!!
- Early release every day at 12noon.
- Friday = fun day!
IF YOU ARE TESTING:
- If you are testing, our testing block is from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. NO TALKING.
- If you finish your test early, your main task is this - to redo all your rough drafts of the resume, cover letter, thank you letter, letter of recommendation, one year goals, and five year goals. You will also continue your career research and work on your essay.
IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING:
- We are testing from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. YOU MAY NOT TALK, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING.
BEFORE TESTING:
1) Vocabulary.
Your week 6 vocabulary words are: legal, policy, and legislate.
In your blogs, complete the following post:
BLOG TITLE: Week 6 Vocabulary Sentences
ASSIGNMENT: Write TWO (2) SENTENCES using each of your vocabulary words.
AFTER TESTING:
1) Career Exploration Class
ALL FINAL DRAFTS need to be printed and turned in on Edmodo. Please don't turn in until all assignments are complete. Ask Ms. S or Julianna for a folder to turn in ALL assignments.
- Resume (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Cover Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Thank You Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Letter of Recommendation (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- One Year Goals (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Five Year Goals(Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Also, need to continue work on career research and essay. (ROUGH DRAFT OF ESSAY DUE)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Tuesday, May 3
Today is Teacher Apprecation Day! Appreciate me!
Welcome to Day 2 of CST Testing. Today we will be completing Mathematics CST's and any remaining ELA CST's you need to take.
A few important reminders:
- YOUR ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY ALL WEEK!!!
- Early release every day at 12noon.
- Friday = fun day!
IF YOU ARE TESTING:
- If you are testing, our testing block is from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. NO TALKING.
- If you finish your test early, your main task is this - to redo all your rough drafts of the resume, cover letter, thank you letter, letter of recommendation, one year goals, and five year goals. You will also continue your career research and work on your essay.
IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING:
- We are testing from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. YOU MAY NOT TALK, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING.
Other than that, you need to complete your vocabulary blog!
1) Vocabulary.
Your vocabulary words for the week are: Legal, policy, and legislate.
In your blogs, complete the following assignment.
BLOG TITLE: Week 6 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences.
ASSIGNMENT:
*** Copy the following synonyms for each word.
Legal: Lawful, legitimate
Policy: Guiding principle, strategy, plan, document
Legislate: Pass laws
*** Find an image that represents each word.
*** WRite a sentence that explains how your image represents your word.
ONCE YOU ARE DONE WITH YOUR CST -
1) Career Exploration Class
ALL FINAL DRAFTS need to be printed and turned in on Edmodo. Please don't turn in until all assignments are complete. Ask Ms. S or Julianna for a folder to turn in ALL assignments.
- Resume (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Cover Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Thank You Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Letter of Recommendation (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- One Year Goals (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Five Year Goals(Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Also, need to continue work on career research and essay. (ROUGH DRAFT OF ESSAY DUE)
Welcome to Day 2 of CST Testing. Today we will be completing Mathematics CST's and any remaining ELA CST's you need to take.
A few important reminders:
- YOUR ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY ALL WEEK!!!
- Early release every day at 12noon.
- Friday = fun day!
IF YOU ARE TESTING:
- If you are testing, our testing block is from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. NO TALKING.
- If you finish your test early, your main task is this - to redo all your rough drafts of the resume, cover letter, thank you letter, letter of recommendation, one year goals, and five year goals. You will also continue your career research and work on your essay.
IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING:
- We are testing from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. YOU MAY NOT TALK, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING.
Other than that, you need to complete your vocabulary blog!
1) Vocabulary.
Your vocabulary words for the week are: Legal, policy, and legislate.
In your blogs, complete the following assignment.
BLOG TITLE: Week 6 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences.
ASSIGNMENT:
*** Copy the following synonyms for each word.
Legal: Lawful, legitimate
Policy: Guiding principle, strategy, plan, document
Legislate: Pass laws
*** Find an image that represents each word.
*** WRite a sentence that explains how your image represents your word.
ONCE YOU ARE DONE WITH YOUR CST -
1) Career Exploration Class
ALL FINAL DRAFTS need to be printed and turned in on Edmodo. Please don't turn in until all assignments are complete. Ask Ms. S or Julianna for a folder to turn in ALL assignments.
- Resume (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Cover Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Thank You Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Letter of Recommendation (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- One Year Goals (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Five Year Goals(Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Also, need to continue work on career research and essay. (ROUGH DRAFT OF ESSAY DUE)
Monday, May 2, 2011
Monday, May 2
Good morning! Welcome to the month of May!. And welcome to your week of CST testing. Please remember - CST testing is mandatory. That means your attendance this whole week is MANDATORY. You must be here, and you must be on time! However, as long as the entire class is on time and present every day this week, on Friday we will have a BBQ.
A few important reminders:
- YOUR ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY ALL WEEK!!!
- Early release every day at 12noon.
- Friday = fun day!
IF YOU ARE TESTING:
- If you are testing, our testing block is from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. NO TALKING.
- If you finish your test early, your main task is this - to redo all your rough drafts of the resume, cover letter, thank you letter, letter of recommendation, one year goals, and five year goals. You will also continue your career research and work on your essay.
IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING:
- We are testing from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. YOU MAY NOT TALK, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING.
WE WILL BEGIN TESTING AT 8:30AM. Until then, this your assignment:
1) Vocabulary. COMPLETE BEFORE 8:30.
Your week 6 vocabulary words: Legal, policy, and legislate.
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
BLOG TITLE: Week 6 Vocabulary Definitions and Examples
ASSIGNMENT:
** Find the definitions for each of your vocabulary words.
** Copy the following example sentences:
Legal - It is not legal for people to drive until they are at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license.
Policy - School policy requires that students come to school every day!
Legislate - It is the duty of the California State Legislature to legislate new laws that protect the rights of its citizens.
THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENTS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AT THE COMPLETION OF YOUR TESTING. These assignments will be due at the end of the week (Thursday).
1) Career Exploration Class
ALL FINAL DRAFTS need to be printed and turned in on Edmodo. Please don't turn in until all assignments are complete. Ask Ms. S or Julianna for a folder to turn in ALL assignments.
- Resume (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Cover Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Thank You Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Letter of Recommendation (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- One Year Goals (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Five Year Goals(Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Also, need to continue work on career research and essay. (ROUGH DRAFT OF ESSAY DUE)
A few important reminders:
- YOUR ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY ALL WEEK!!!
- Early release every day at 12noon.
- Friday = fun day!
IF YOU ARE TESTING:
- If you are testing, our testing block is from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. NO TALKING.
- If you finish your test early, your main task is this - to redo all your rough drafts of the resume, cover letter, thank you letter, letter of recommendation, one year goals, and five year goals. You will also continue your career research and work on your essay.
IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING:
- We are testing from 8:30-10:30. This period must be SILENT. YOU MAY NOT TALK, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT TESTING.
WE WILL BEGIN TESTING AT 8:30AM. Until then, this your assignment:
1) Vocabulary. COMPLETE BEFORE 8:30.
Your week 6 vocabulary words: Legal, policy, and legislate.
In your blogs, complete the following assignment:
BLOG TITLE: Week 6 Vocabulary Definitions and Examples
ASSIGNMENT:
** Find the definitions for each of your vocabulary words.
** Copy the following example sentences:
Legal - It is not legal for people to drive until they are at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license.
Policy - School policy requires that students come to school every day!
Legislate - It is the duty of the California State Legislature to legislate new laws that protect the rights of its citizens.
THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENTS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AT THE COMPLETION OF YOUR TESTING. These assignments will be due at the end of the week (Thursday).
1) Career Exploration Class
ALL FINAL DRAFTS need to be printed and turned in on Edmodo. Please don't turn in until all assignments are complete. Ask Ms. S or Julianna for a folder to turn in ALL assignments.
- Resume (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Cover Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Thank You Letter (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Letter of Recommendation (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- One Year Goals (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Five Year Goals(Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Janet Thomas Memorial Scholarship Essay (Final Draft - need to revise the copy Ms. S returned to you.)
- Also, need to continue work on career research and essay. (ROUGH DRAFT OF ESSAY DUE)
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