Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Tuesday, November 28
Good morning and afternoon!
As you come in, go to Edmodo for your vocab quiz.
Directions - Vocab Quiz. Fill in the blanks. Show me when you are done, turn it in, and then delete from your computer.
Monday, November 28
Good morning my favorite students! I hope that everyone enjoyed their long weekend and now you are so super happy to be at school and ready to do some work!
Your vocabulary assignment this morning is on EDMODO! Go there, do it, and show me before you submit it!
Your vocabulary assignment this morning is on EDMODO! Go there, do it, and show me before you submit it!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Tuesday, November 22
Good morning!
As you come in, you have two different assignments -
1) Words Alive survey on Maus
***Go to this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5Z3FZ3D
***Fill out the survey
***Show me the page that confirms you have completed the survey (yes, I actually give you a grade for this)
2) BLOCK 1 ONLY
Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ABGstudentsurvey
Yes, you will get credit for this also.
3) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Q2, Week 5 - Critical Reading Passage
Assignment - Read the passage below and answer the questions. You don't have to use the vocabulary words, but you must write at least five sentences and use COMPLETE SENTENCES.
Are cell phones safe to use while driving?
Twenty years ago cell phones were a new concept. Now, most people use cell phones because they allow you to talk when and where you want, do business on the road, and enjoy music, video, messaging and Internet features. Cell phones are powerful telecommunications devices, but are they safe?Many studies have shown an increased risk of car accidents related to cell phone use while driving. A handful of states assessed the risk and have made hand-held cell phone use illegal while operating a car. The message seems to be that if you use a hands-free device, you are safe. A growing number of studies relate that any kind of phone use (even hands-free) while driving leads to an increase in accidents. In addition, statistics show that reaction time for drivers talking on a cell phone is similar to that of a drunk driver.This argument implies that the most effective legislation would ban the use of cell phones by drivers in cars; however, this concept faces strong opposition from the telecommunications industry and auto manufacturers. If everyone on the road were unable to use their cell phones, life would be very different. Business transactions would slow and wireless providers would lose millions of dollars.
Answer the questions:
1. Is it dangerous to use a cell phone while driving?
2. Should cell phones be banned completely while driving or are they safe to use with hand-free devices?
As you come in, you have two different assignments -
1) Words Alive survey on Maus
***Go to this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5Z3FZ3D
***Fill out the survey
***Show me the page that confirms you have completed the survey (yes, I actually give you a grade for this)
2) BLOCK 1 ONLY
Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ABGstudentsurvey
Yes, you will get credit for this also.
3) Vocabulary
Blog Title: Q2, Week 5 - Critical Reading Passage
Assignment - Read the passage below and answer the questions. You don't have to use the vocabulary words, but you must write at least five sentences and use COMPLETE SENTENCES.
Are cell phones safe to use while driving?
Twenty years ago cell phones were a new concept. Now, most people use cell phones because they allow you to talk when and where you want, do business on the road, and enjoy music, video, messaging and Internet features. Cell phones are powerful telecommunications devices, but are they safe?Many studies have shown an increased risk of car accidents related to cell phone use while driving. A handful of states assessed the risk and have made hand-held cell phone use illegal while operating a car. The message seems to be that if you use a hands-free device, you are safe. A growing number of studies relate that any kind of phone use (even hands-free) while driving leads to an increase in accidents. In addition, statistics show that reaction time for drivers talking on a cell phone is similar to that of a drunk driver.This argument implies that the most effective legislation would ban the use of cell phones by drivers in cars; however, this concept faces strong opposition from the telecommunications industry and auto manufacturers. If everyone on the road were unable to use their cell phones, life would be very different. Business transactions would slow and wireless providers would lose millions of dollars.
Answer the questions:
1. Is it dangerous to use a cell phone while driving?
2. Should cell phones be banned completely while driving or are they safe to use with hand-free devices?
Tuesday, November 21
Good morning, my favorite students of all time!
Aren't you SOOOO excited that we have a short week?
This morning, you have two assignments - a blog about your mid-term grades and an Edmodo vocab assignment.
You need to show me your blog and your vocab assignment so I can enter your grades.
Blog: Week 5 Grades
Assignment:
*** Go to Edmodo.
*** Check your grades for ALL the classes you take with me: Home Room, Language Arts, Algebra or Geometry
*** Find the PERCENTAGE (take the small number and divide it into the big number) for each class.
*** How many missing assignments do you have?
*** Are you happy with this grade?
*** What can you do to improve this grade?
Once you are done with this blog, go to Edmodo for your vocab assignment.
Aren't you SOOOO excited that we have a short week?
This morning, you have two assignments - a blog about your mid-term grades and an Edmodo vocab assignment.
You need to show me your blog and your vocab assignment so I can enter your grades.
Blog: Week 5 Grades
Assignment:
*** Go to Edmodo.
*** Check your grades for ALL the classes you take with me: Home Room, Language Arts, Algebra or Geometry
*** Find the PERCENTAGE (take the small number and divide it into the big number) for each class.
*** How many missing assignments do you have?
*** Are you happy with this grade?
*** What can you do to improve this grade?
Once you are done with this blog, go to Edmodo for your vocab assignment.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Friday, November 18
It's Friday! Woohoooooo!!!!
There is no blog today -- just your vocab quiz.
Go to Edmodo!
Download the vocabulary quiz. Fill in the blanks with your answers. Turn in on Edmodo. Delete your quiz from your computer once you are done. You must show Ms. S before you submit on Edmodo and to make sure I watch you delete the assignment.
There is no blog today -- just your vocab quiz.
Go to Edmodo!
Download the vocabulary quiz. Fill in the blanks with your answers. Turn in on Edmodo. Delete your quiz from your computer once you are done. You must show Ms. S before you submit on Edmodo and to make sure I watch you delete the assignment.
Thursday, November 17
Hello!
As you come in, your vocab assignment is slightly different this morning...
You have a word document on Edmodo. Complete the T-Chart and write a five sentence paragraph using all three of your academic vocabulary words.
Once you are done, save the word document, show me, and then turn it in on Edmodo.
As you come in, your vocab assignment is slightly different this morning...
You have a word document on Edmodo. Complete the T-Chart and write a five sentence paragraph using all three of your academic vocabulary words.
Once you are done, save the word document, show me, and then turn it in on Edmodo.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday, November 16
Good morning!
As you come in, here is your assignment -
Blog Title: Week 4 Critical Reading Passage
Assignment:
*** Read the critical reading passage below and answer the questions at the end.
*** Find the definitions for your vocabulary words: perceive, impact, and structure.
Have social networking sites had a negative impact on our society?The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Classmates.com more than quadrupled from 2005 to 2009. Many users say the sites have made a positive impact on our society, but others perceive social networking as dangerous with few benefits.People that favor social networking sites argue that these online communities promote increased communication with friends and family, familiarize people with valuable computer skills, and create a more global community. Even the structure of job hunting has changed with many people finding jobs through social networks.On the other hand, people who are against social networking sites perceive them as places that expose children to predators, increase vulnerability to computer viruses, lower worker productivity, and can result in shorter attention spans.
Answer the following questions:
1) Do you think social networking sites have made a positive or negative impact on your life and our society?
2) How have social networking sites changed the structure of social relationships?
3) As of 2011, it is legal for colleges and businesses to view the social networking profiles of applicants. Do you think that is a violation of their privacy?
As you come in, here is your assignment -
Blog Title: Week 4 Critical Reading Passage
Assignment:
*** Read the critical reading passage below and answer the questions at the end.
*** Find the definitions for your vocabulary words: perceive, impact, and structure.
Have social networking sites had a negative impact on our society?The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Classmates.com more than quadrupled from 2005 to 2009. Many users say the sites have made a positive impact on our society, but others perceive social networking as dangerous with few benefits.People that favor social networking sites argue that these online communities promote increased communication with friends and family, familiarize people with valuable computer skills, and create a more global community. Even the structure of job hunting has changed with many people finding jobs through social networks.On the other hand, people who are against social networking sites perceive them as places that expose children to predators, increase vulnerability to computer viruses, lower worker productivity, and can result in shorter attention spans.
Answer the following questions:
1) Do you think social networking sites have made a positive or negative impact on your life and our society?
2) How have social networking sites changed the structure of social relationships?
3) As of 2011, it is legal for colleges and businesses to view the social networking profiles of applicants. Do you think that is a violation of their privacy?
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday, November 15
Good morning!
We are currently in Week 4.
For your morning blog, I would like you to complete the following --
Blog Title: Week 4 Grades
Assignmnent:
*** Go to your Edmodo.
*** Check your grades for - Home Room, Language Arts, Algebra and/or Geometry
*** Answer the following questions:
1) What are your grades for each class? Give the PERCENTAGE and LETTER GRADE. (to find your percentage, divide the number of points you have by the number of points possible)
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% - Failing
2) How many missing assignments do you have?
3) Are you satisfied with this grade? Why or why not?
4) What can you do to improve this grade by the end of the quarter?
We are currently in Week 4.
For your morning blog, I would like you to complete the following --
Blog Title: Week 4 Grades
Assignmnent:
*** Go to your Edmodo.
*** Check your grades for - Home Room, Language Arts, Algebra and/or Geometry
*** Answer the following questions:
1) What are your grades for each class? Give the PERCENTAGE and LETTER GRADE. (to find your percentage, divide the number of points you have by the number of points possible)
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% - Failing
2) How many missing assignments do you have?
3) Are you satisfied with this grade? Why or why not?
4) What can you do to improve this grade by the end of the quarter?
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Good morning!
As you come in, here is your morning vocabulary assignment:
Blog Title: Q2, Week 4 Critical Reading Passage - Should Human Cloning Be Allowed?
Assignment:
*** Read the following passage.
*** Answer the questions at the bottom of the passage. Minimum of FIVE sentences. You DO NOT have to use your vocabulary words (you'll do that one tomorrow -- this is just your free response).
Should human cloning be allowed?
Cloning became a hot topic when Dolly the Sheep was cloned from an identical sheep in 1997. Cloning basically equates to creating a genetic twin. There is no evidence that human cloning has occurred yet, but it is believed that scientists have the ability to do so. Most countries have evaluated the pros and cons of human cloning and limited or outlawed it. If you look at this in a different context, there are human clones among us right now. They are identical twins, created naturally, not in a lab. Supporters of human cloning say that it could help couples who are struggling with conceiving a baby. More importantly, many people say that human cloning could be used to save lives by cloning a diseased liver or heart or to replace a body part like an arm. In this context, human cloning may not be such a bad thing.Opponents of human cloning say that people are “playing God” and they equate that with going against many people’s religious beliefs. Some people fear that scientists could create “superhumans” that would be bred as super-soldiers or super-athletes which would make it impossible for non-cloned humans to compete with them.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
Evaluate the consequences of cloning people and consider whether clones would have the same rights as “non-cloned” people. What if people decided to clone their babies from famous people? How might clones be different from the original person? Would you want to clone yourself?
As you come in, here is your morning vocabulary assignment:
Blog Title: Q2, Week 4 Critical Reading Passage - Should Human Cloning Be Allowed?
Assignment:
*** Read the following passage.
*** Answer the questions at the bottom of the passage. Minimum of FIVE sentences. You DO NOT have to use your vocabulary words (you'll do that one tomorrow -- this is just your free response).
Should human cloning be allowed?
Cloning became a hot topic when Dolly the Sheep was cloned from an identical sheep in 1997. Cloning basically equates to creating a genetic twin. There is no evidence that human cloning has occurred yet, but it is believed that scientists have the ability to do so. Most countries have evaluated the pros and cons of human cloning and limited or outlawed it. If you look at this in a different context, there are human clones among us right now. They are identical twins, created naturally, not in a lab. Supporters of human cloning say that it could help couples who are struggling with conceiving a baby. More importantly, many people say that human cloning could be used to save lives by cloning a diseased liver or heart or to replace a body part like an arm. In this context, human cloning may not be such a bad thing.Opponents of human cloning say that people are “playing God” and they equate that with going against many people’s religious beliefs. Some people fear that scientists could create “superhumans” that would be bred as super-soldiers or super-athletes which would make it impossible for non-cloned humans to compete with them.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
Evaluate the consequences of cloning people and consider whether clones would have the same rights as “non-cloned” people. What if people decided to clone their babies from famous people? How might clones be different from the original person? Would you want to clone yourself?
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday, November 7
Good morning!
As you come in, here is your blog assignment:
Blog Title: Q2, Week 4 Vocabulary Definitions & Cloze Reading
Assignment:
*** Your vocabulary words this week are: context, equate, and evaluate.
*** Find the definitions for each word.
*** Complete the cloze reading activity. Read the passage and fill in the blanks.
Cloning became a hot topic when Dolly the Sheep was cloned from an identical sheep in 1997. Cloning basically 1) __________ to creating a genetic twin. There is no evidence that human cloning has occurred yet, but it is believed that scientists have the ability to do so. Most countries have 2) __________ the pros and cons of human cloning and limited or outlawed it. If you look at this in a different 3) __________, there are human clones among us right now. They are identical twins, created naturally, not in a lab.
Supporters of human cloning say that it could help couples who are struggling with conceiving a baby. More importantly, many people say that human cloning could be used to save lives by cloning a diseased liver or heart or to replace a body part like an arm. In this 4) __________, human cloning may not be such a bad thing.
Opponents of human cloning say that people are “playing God” and they
5) __________ that with going against many people’s religious beliefs. Some people fear that scientists could create “superhumans” that would be bred as super-soldiers or super-athletes which would make it impossible for non-cloned humans to compete with them.
As you come in, here is your blog assignment:
Blog Title: Q2, Week 4 Vocabulary Definitions & Cloze Reading
Assignment:
*** Your vocabulary words this week are: context, equate, and evaluate.
*** Find the definitions for each word.
*** Complete the cloze reading activity. Read the passage and fill in the blanks.
Cloning became a hot topic when Dolly the Sheep was cloned from an identical sheep in 1997. Cloning basically 1) __________ to creating a genetic twin. There is no evidence that human cloning has occurred yet, but it is believed that scientists have the ability to do so. Most countries have 2) __________ the pros and cons of human cloning and limited or outlawed it. If you look at this in a different 3) __________, there are human clones among us right now. They are identical twins, created naturally, not in a lab.
Supporters of human cloning say that it could help couples who are struggling with conceiving a baby. More importantly, many people say that human cloning could be used to save lives by cloning a diseased liver or heart or to replace a body part like an arm. In this 4) __________, human cloning may not be such a bad thing.
Opponents of human cloning say that people are “playing God” and they
5) __________ that with going against many people’s religious beliefs. Some people fear that scientists could create “superhumans” that would be bred as super-soldiers or super-athletes which would make it impossible for non-cloned humans to compete with them.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday, November 3
Good morning!
You do not have a vocabulary blog this morning. (sweet, aren't I?)
But don't worry, you have a PLATO!!!
If you are in ALGEBRA, complete the following plato -
Go to - Q2 Math
Assignment - Number Sense - Understanding Proportion
If you are in GEOMETRY, complete the following plato -
Go to - Q2 Math
Assignment - Geometry Basics, Points, Lines, Planes and Angles -- Lines in a Plane
You do not have a vocabulary blog this morning. (sweet, aren't I?)
But don't worry, you have a PLATO!!!
If you are in ALGEBRA, complete the following plato -
Go to - Q2 Math
Assignment - Number Sense - Understanding Proportion
If you are in GEOMETRY, complete the following plato -
Go to - Q2 Math
Assignment - Geometry Basics, Points, Lines, Planes and Angles -- Lines in a Plane
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, November 2
Good morning! As you come in, here are your assignments...
1) Vocabulary Blog
Blog Title: Q2, Week 3 - T-Chart & Paragraph
Assignment:
*** You need to write THREE reasons for YES and NO. Then, choose your side and argue your point in a 5 sentence paragraph that answers the following question.
Focus Question: Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?
Respond to the focus question with a minimum of five sentences and include the following: 1) A topic sentence stating your opinion, 2) At least three reasons that support your opinion, 3) A concluding statement, and 4) The three academic language words used correctly in the paragraph.
2) PLATO
Go to - Q2 Math
Assignment - Number Sense -- Working with Common Denominators and Least Common Denominator
1) Vocabulary Blog
Blog Title: Q2, Week 3 - T-Chart & Paragraph
Assignment:
*** You need to write THREE reasons for YES and NO. Then, choose your side and argue your point in a 5 sentence paragraph that answers the following question.
Focus Question: Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?
Respond to the focus question with a minimum of five sentences and include the following: 1) A topic sentence stating your opinion, 2) At least three reasons that support your opinion, 3) A concluding statement, and 4) The three academic language words used correctly in the paragraph.
2) PLATO
Go to - Q2 Math
Assignment - Number Sense -- Working with Common Denominators and Least Common Denominator
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Tuesday, NOVEMBER 1
Good morning! And Happy November!
As you come in, here are your TWO ASSIGNMENTS. Vocabulary & PLATO.
BLOCK 1 - I need you to take this survey also!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ABGStudentOctober
1) Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?
Use the following words to fill in the blanks - interpret, percent, and involve.
Ninety-seven 1) __________ of twelve to seventeen year olds in the U.S. played video games in 2008, thus fueling an $11.7 billion domestic video game industry. In 2008, ten of the top twenty best-selling video games in the U.S.
2) __________ violence.Violent video games have been blamed for school shootings, increases in the 3) __________ of students being bullied, and violence towards women. Critics say that these games make players less sensitive to real-life violence, reward players for simulating violence, and that children 4) __________ them to mean violence is an acceptable way to resolve conflicts.Video game advocates 5) __________ the research on this topic as deeply flawed and say that there is no relationship between video games and social violence. They argue that violent video games may reduce violence by serving as a substitute for rough and tumble play and by providing a safe outlet for aggressive and angry feelings.
Go to: Q2 Math
Assignment: Number Sense - Finding Common Multiples and the Least Common Multiple
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