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.
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