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Week 6 Quarter 2
This week we will be continuing on with the Constitution. In social studies
students will continue to work with the “We the People” text. Students will
also be watching a video on the forming of the constitution called “A More
Perfect Union”. In language arts this week, students have a book report
project due on Friday the 18th. Students will be working on the Précis that
accompanies the book report project throughout the week in class. Two days
of computer time have been dedicated to the book report project. Please
remember that the presentation needs to be e-mailed to me no later than the
morning of the 18th. Further clarification:
•Next week we will not be starting new words in language arts due to the
winter break. We will begin new vocabulary when we get back from break on
the 4th.
•Expect an eight page packet to be sent home on Wednesday the 16th. This
packet needs to be completed during break and will be due the Wednesday we
return from break (January 6th). Each page is worth ten points and is
intended to be review. If you do not understand the packet try your best and
I will help you after we return from break.
•If you have borrowed one of my books or a school books and are no longer
reading/using it please bring it back. My personal classroom library has
been depleted. A prize may be given ;0)
•Updated grades have been posted on PASS as well as my classroom wall.
Monday
SS: Constitution
LA: Précis
HMWK: rough draft by Tuesday
Tuesday
SS: Constitution
LA: Précis
HMWK: polished rough draft by Wednesday
Wednesday (Winter break packets distributed in class)
SS: Computer lab to work on book report project
LA: Précis editing party!
HWMK: work on book report project and précis
Thursday
SS: computer lab to work on project
LA: Précis final edits and typing
HMWK: e-mail me your finalized projects
Friday
SS: presentations
LA: presentations
HMWK: have a wonderful winter break. Don’t forget about your packet
enrichment/extra credit:
please refer to previous activities in weeks 1-5. I will try to come up with
fresh ideas on Monday. If you have an idea please come speak to me.
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Week 5 Quarter 2
This week we will continue looking at the Constitution and the role of
Government in America. Do not forget that there will be a spelling test on
Friday. Just a reminder, book report projects will take place next Friday
the 18th. We will have two days in the computer lab next week to work on
them. Make sure you are prepared to present by e-mailing me your
presentation as soon as it is complete. *Homework is subject to change this
week based on how far we get in our discussions. I will try to update and
include any changes or things added.
Monday
SS: Constitution discussion from Step #2 in We the People
LA: Crucible
HMWK: Step #3 revised (will be handed out on Monday)
Tuesday
SS: Constitution: Branches of Government
LA: Crucible
HMWK: Read through Act 3 and write a reflection on the story and Spelling
worksheet
Wednesday
SS: Constitution: Bill of Rights
LA: Précis writing activities
HMWK: write a rough draft on the Crucible Précis and spelling worksheet
Thursday
SS: Constitution: Bill of Rights activity
LA: Précis editing party!
HMWK: spelling worksheet and practice spelling words
Friday
SS: Constitution video (School house rock video clip if time permits)
LA: Spelling test!
HMWK: have a wonderful weekend!
Extra credit/ enrichment:
*read a law or bill that was written between the years 1780-1860 and write a
précis on it.
* create a brief timeline with 10-15 events in other places of the world
between the years 1780-1860
* research John Adams and write a poem describing his life. (Poems do not
need to follow a specific format).
* Make a song to help remember the Bill of Rights
* Read Benjamin Franklins Autobiography and write a reflection with your
ideas and what events or ideas relate to the time period at hand.
see below for spelling words
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Week 4 Quarter 2
This will be a short week. Remember that Thursday is art conspiracy day.
Friday we do not have school for grading. Your new words for this week will
be listed below as well as extra credit and enrichment opportunities. Make
up tests must be done by Thursday. Retakes will be available during
advisory. As always, if you have questions, comments, or concerns do not
hesitate to ask.
Monday
SS: constitution- intro
LA: Crucible
HMWK: read through Act 1 and first 5 pages of Act 2
Tuesday
SS: constitution- Basics
LA: Crucible
HMWK: Constitution packet if not done and Read through Act 2
Wednesday
SS: Constitution-Government role, Branches, Bill of Rights(School House Rock
if time permits)
LA: Crucible
HMWK: Read through Act 3 with questions
Thursday Art Conspiracy day
Friday NO SCHOOL!
Enrichment/extra credit:
•Write a haiku and decorate it representing the Japanese culture
•Find a primary document of a court or case trial between the years 1780-1850
•Create a song about the Bill of Rights and perform it to the class (you may
work with friends on this)
•Write a mock trial demonstrating due process( must include a skit)
•Research Benjamin Franklin and his writings of Poor Richard Almanack then
write a reflection
Vocabulary terms:
•Abominable
•Bellicose
•Cajole
•Debilitate
•Elucidate
•Fallacious
•Gauche
•Harbinger
•Impassive
•Jocular
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Week 3 Quarter 2
Do not expect homework this week. I would like you and your family to have a
restful holiday week. I am including an overview of what I would like to
cover in class this week as well as your vocabulary terms. Remember, test on
Tuesday!
Monday
SS: Discuss "Devil in the Shape of a Woman" and watch video on George
Washington's military battles.
LA: Read Crucible in class
Tuesday
SS: Review game and then move on to Constitution
LA: spelling test
extra credit/enrichment:
* make an A-z list of the Revolutionary War
* read Patrick Henry's "this be treason" speech and write a reaction
* create a collage representing George Washington's life
* research the Gaspee Affair and write a synopsis on it
* create a mini skit of one of the issues we have discussed in class with
your peers and perform it in class.
Vocabulary:
Abdicate
Banal
Cache
Debacle
Ebullience
Fabricate
Garish
Hackneyed
Idiom
Jaundiced
Expiate
Magnanimous
Nebulous
Obdurate
Laconic
Quandary
Pallid
Rambunctious
Sacrosanct
Tacit
Ubiquitous
Vacillate
Waft
Aberration
Baleful
Cacophony
Dearth
Efficacious
Facetious
Week 2 Quarter 2
This week will be devoted to exhibition projects. As I have said before, I
will not be assigning homework on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. If
you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact me.
Monday:
SS: taxes, game, and primary documents.
LA: work with 4/5 on exhibition projects
HMWK: none
Tuesday:
Exhibition
HMWK:none
Wednesday:
Exhibition
HMWK: none
Thursday:
SS: Battles of map, Revolution with primary documents
LA: The Ride of Paul Revere and begin the Crucible
HMWK: Read the first scene of the Crucible
Friday:
SS: Revolution and begin constitution
LA: Crucible
HMWK: none
Enrichment/extra credit:
*Read three poems by Ann Bradstreet and write a reflection
* read and write a responce to "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by
Jonathan Edwards
* Bring in a primary document between the years 1690 and 1775.
* write a story or newspaper article reflective of what we are learning in
class.
* Research Benjamin Franklin and come in with 10 notes about his life.
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Week 1 Quarter 2
This week will be time for exhibition projects. We will be continuing on
with the events that led to the Revolutionary war as well as editing our
rough drafts and polishing them for a final.
Monday:
SS: Enlightenment, tariffs and treaties
LA: rough drafts
HMWK:
*Who Said it?
*Book Projects (due 13th)
**Extra Credit: Enlightenment ABC's. Make a list of events A-Z of the
Enlightenment period. For example "A" Age of Reason "B" Big change in hard
science (chemestry and physics) and soft science (politics and economics).
Tuesday:
SS: tariffs, treaties, and battles!
LA: rough drafts
HMWK:
*Battles worksheet
* reflection of how you can relate to the colonists
* Essays
* Book Report (due 13th)
** Extra credit: Read a poem by Ann Bradstreet and write a reflection it.
How does this poem represent the community? The culture of the colony? The
ideals?
Wednesday:
NO SCHOOL! Veterans Day
HMWK:
*Essays
* Book reports
* any other assigned homework that is not done
Thursday:
SS: primary document discussion
LA: The Crucible
HMWK:
*read through the "Declaration of Independence"
* Book Report (due 13th)
* sceen 1 of "The Crucible"
Friday: Essays due!
Exhibition schedule
** I will take the first 15 minutes of exhibition time in my class for you to
present your book report “corral style”. Please be prepared.
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Week 9
This will be a very busy week. Remember to check your planners and keep up
on due dates. I will be available after school on Monday for any and all
help. I am more than willing to help you with your essays. Don’t forget to
bring your flash drive. Tuesday I have computer time scheduled so that you
can update your Google docs documents for parent conferences as well as
research for your advisory project. Make the most of your time.
Monday 11/2:
LA: Essays!
SS: power point notes and timeline
HMWK: work on essay and work on timeline (essay and timeline due on the 5th)
Tuesday 11/3:
LA: Computer lab: bring your flash drive to upload papers for conferences and
materials to work on for your advisory exhibition.
SS: Discuss timeline in class and tariff and treaties
HMWK: research on the colonial battles (assigned in class) and complete the
Military map activity (due the 5th):
Wednesday 11/4:
LA: Essays!
SS: battles!
HMWK: Military map, vocabulary worksheet, essays, and timelines all due
tomorrow!
Thursday 11/5
Finals!
Friday 11/6
No School! Don’t forget about conferences
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Week 8
This is the last week before grades go out. Make sure you get everything
turned in that might be missing. Thursday and Friday this week will be open
fo research and time to work on your advisory projects. If you have any
questions please ask.
Monday10/26
LA: Read chapter 21 & 22 in class
SS: Colonizationpresentations
HMWK: read chapters 23 & 24 in Scarlet Letter
Tuesday 10/27
LA: discuss Scarlet Letter homework and read watch the rest of the 1979
PBSversionof the movie
SS: Colonization presentations
HMWK: paper brainstorm
Wednesday 10/28
LA: Paper prompt dscussion and brainstormas a class
SS: Power point on colonization
HMWK: Rough draft of paper
Thursday 10/29
LA: Group activity
SS: Colonization video
HMWK: TBD
Friday 10/30
LA: Paper editing
SS: colonization lecture
HMWK: It is Friday! Have a great weekend!
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Week 7
This week I am hoping that we will be able to finish the Scarlet Letter. I
have a project for Social Studies as well. For an extra credit opportunity
you may make a movie poster for the scarlet letter for 10 points. As always,
if you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to ask, e-mail, or call
me.
Monday10/19
LA: Read chapters 11 & 12 in class
SS: Colonization! (Find two primary documents in class)
HMWK: Colonization project (handouts will be given 10/19 and read chapters
13,14,&15 in Scarlet Letter
Tuesday 10/20
LA: Conventions activity and discuss Scarlet Letter homework
SS: Colonization video??
HMWK: Spelling worksheet (due Thursday 10/22) and colonization project
Wednesday 10/21
LA: Socratic discussion with questions (Begin Scarlet Letter video)
SS: Power point on colonization
HMWK: red chapters 16,17,and 18 with question sheet and colony project
Thursday 10/22
LA: Group activity read chapter 19 in class and watch the video
SS: Your colonization presentations
HMWK: read chapter s 20,21,& 22 with discussion questions and practice for
the spelling test
Friday 10/23(double language arts)
LA: Spelling test and read the conclusion to the Scarlet Letter in class
SS: watch the rest of the Scarlet Letter video.
HMWK: It is Friday! Have a great weekend!
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Week 6
Hope you guys had a nice three day weekend! This week we have a few
surprises in store. On the 13th we will have a guest presentation and work
shop on Native American story telling. I think it will be a great experience
for us all. The most important surprise is that we are NOT scheduled for
testing! Other than that I foresee a rather “standard” week. As always,
make sure to ask for clarifications if needed.
Monday 10/12:
La: Spelling test and discussion on Scarlet letter chapters 1-2
SS: discussion on Zinn reading
HMWK: read through the primary documents of Columbus (handed out Monday) and
chapters 5&6 of the scarlet letter
*both readings must be done by Wednesday 10/14
Tuesday 10/13:
LA: Conventions and discussion on scarlet letter chapters 2-4
SS: Guest workshop
HMWK: vocabulary and spelling worksheet
Wednesday 10/14:
LA: PSAT
SS: PSAT
HMWK: read chapters 6&7 in Scarlet Letter
Thursday 10/15:
LA: Scarlet Letter discussion chapters 1-4
SS: Computer lab (Native American Folktales)
HMWK: read chapters 7,8&9 in Scarlet letter
Friday 10/16:
LA: Discussion on chapters 7,8&9 of Scarlet Letter (worksheet due by 10/19)
SS: Computer lab (Explorers)
HMWK: Its Friday! Relax and have fun
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Week 5
I want to begin by thanking all of you for your amazing flexibility and
patience this last week. I know testing made everything a bit a chaotic, but
you guys were awesome. Due to testing we are a bit behind. I have complete
confidence that we will be able to catch up this week. Be prepared for a bit
of reading assigned to you and homework might take you closer to 30 minutes a
night due to reading speeds. As always I will give time in class for silent
reading and I advise you take advantage of that time for your classroom
reading assignments. Remember if you start having a hard time or not fully
understanding what I am asking come talk to me.
Monday 10/5(Remember book reports are on 10/7)
SS: Migratory patterns, “The Genographic” project, Native Americans
LA: “Young Goodman Brown” discussion
HMWK: Read chapters 1 &2 of “The Scarlet Letter” (due 10/8)
Tuesday 10/6(remember book reports are 10/7)
SS: Native Americans
LA: Paper writing techniques
HMWK: Vocabulary stories due tomorrow. Read 11 page Howard Zinn handout (due
by 10/7)
Wednesday 10/7(book reports today!)
SS: Columbus!
LA: Book reports!
HMWK: remember to have read chapters 1& 2 from “The scarlet Letter”
Thursday 10/8
SS: Columbus! and the Native Americans
LA: Book reports and “The Scarlet letter discussion”
HMWK: read chapters 3, 4, &5 of “The Scarlett Letter”(Due 10/13)
Friday 10/9: No School! (Columbus Day)
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Week 4
Can you believe it has almost been a month? You guys are great! Thank you
for all of your patience last week with the technology. I am really looking
forward to this week and getting into some real curriculum! In language arts
we will begin studying American Literature with works by Nathaniel
Hawthorne. In social studies we will be looking at world geography. This
week we will start MAPS testing. Make sure to bring your SSR book as well as
things to work on since testing will interfere with our class schedule. I
look forward to this week!
9/28Monday-MAPS Testing
LA: Literature (Hawthorne)
SS: US maps and Canada
HMWK: US Map and Read “The Birthmark" by Wed and be prepared to discuss
9/29 Tuesday-MAPS Testing
LA: literature (Hawthorne)
SS: US maps and Canada
HMWK:US Map and Read “The Birthmark" by Wed and be prepared to discuss
9/30 Wednesday- vocabulary 3x each and definitions due
LA: Literature(Hawthorne)
SS: Australia (Arg-world) and Antarctica discussion
HMWK: See list of things due Thursday and read "Young Goodman Brown" by Monday
10/1 Thursday- Narrative, Comparison, Collage, and US Map due
LA: Writing instruction (paper corrections) and computer lab time
SS: Migration charts, Pangaea
HMWK: * Homework will take you longer than 20 minutes tonight since we do not
have school on Friday. Make sure "Young Goodman Brown" is read and notes are
taken.
10/2 Friday- NO SCHOOL! Have a great weekend!
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Week 3
Wow week three already! You guys are so wonderful it makes the time fly by.
This week we will be presenting our States. Presentations have been pushed
back a day and will begin on Tuesday. In Language Arts we will continue to
work on our ME BOOKS. Make sure you are paying attention to due dates.
Remember you have time to work on projects in Advisory and that homework
should not take you more than 20 minutes a night.
Monday 21st-
SS: Research and put together your State presentation
LA: Silent read and brainstorm for Narrative Essay
HMWK: practice or finish you presentation
Tuesday 22nd-
SS: presentations begin
LA: Peer edit rough draft of Narrative Essay
HMWK: ME BOOK Narrative Essay rough draft
Wednesday 23rd- (vocab short story using 15 words is due)
SS: Presentations
LA: Brainstorm and Rough draft of discriptive essay
HMWK: Me Book rough draft of descriptive essay
Thursday 24th-
SS: Regions of the USA and Major Geographical formations of the US
LA: Revise Narrative and Descriptive essays in class
HMWK: silent read your book report book for 20 minutes
Friday 25th-
SS: Testing?
LA: computer lab type up essays
HMWK: Its Friday! Have a good weekend!
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Week 2
You survived the first week of school! Now for the second. This week we
will be looking at the geography of Oregon. We will focus on map
making/reading skills as well as geographical formations. In language arts
you will continue to work on your "ME BOOKS". Make sure you are paying
attention to due dates. Here is a tentative schedual of homeowrk for the
next week (if homeowrk changes based on class activities I will update the
web page).
Monday- Make sure you signed up for your book report book
LA: Sensory writing skills in class
HMWK: Volkswagon/Cadillac poem
SS: geographical formation of Oregon
HMWK: 2 maps reflective of your personal island (the ones we started on
Friday)
Tuesday-Sign up for state mini presentations
LA: ME BOOK
HMWK: work on your "Never Essay"
SS:regions of the USA
HMWK: vocab words
Wednesday- Vocab 3 times each and definitions due!
LA:Me book
HMWK: work on your future essay
SS: Major geographical formations of the USA
HMWK: begin State reseach projects
Thursday-
LA: Me book
HMWK: Work on future essay and print out "your favorite poem or song lyrics"
SS: Computer time for State project research
HMWK: research for project
Friday- Make sure to bring your flashdrive
LA: computer lab to type and print project
HMWK: Have a good weekend!
SS: TBD Video clip on the USA regions and weather formations or Extra credit
early state presentations
HMWK: Have a great weekend!
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Week 1
Welcome back to school! I am excited to be here with everyone this year.
The first three weeks of school will be focused on me getting to know each
and every one of you. Both middle and high school levels will be working on
similar activities but will be more in depth with the upper grades. In
Language Arts we will be working on a "ME BOOK" and reviewing writing
skills. You will also be working on a book report of your choice which will
be presented to the class during week four. In Social Studies we will be
spending some time learning about geography. The first week will focus on
Oregon geography. Second week will look at the United States and then week
three and four will focus on World Geography (United States, Canada, and
Oceania). I will hand out a tentative Calendar during week three that will
include class readings, due dates, and major project guidelines. Know that I
am ALWAYS available before school, after school, or by appointment and that I
encourage you to ask questions and get clarification whenever needed. See
you soon!
Mon 9/7-Labor Day
Tue 9/8- First day of school!
LA:Get to know you activities
SS: Island map and bring in pictures of a vacation you went on
Wed 9/9- (Group Poem done in class)
LA:
*Work on 1 assignment from ME BOOK that is due on Friday
*Think of book that you might like to read. Try reading the book for 20
minutes tonight to make sure you like it(must be an American author).
SS:
*Island map
*5 themes of geography and how do you interact
with them?
*Look in the newspaper, listen to the radio or watch the news and find at
least three of the five themes of geography.
Thur 9/10-
LA:
*Me book assignment two that is due on Friday
*at least 15 minutes of book report reading
SS:
*Island map
*vocab words 3 times each and definitions(not due until
next wed 9/16/09)
Fri 9/11- You survived the first week of school!
LA: Group poem, who am I poem, and five illustrations due today
SS: Island Map due
Extra credit:
LA: write a poem of your choice and turn it in to me for an additional 10
points
SS: go to http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Games/GeographyGames/Geospy
play the state/provinces quiz, write down your result and turn it in for an
additional 10 points
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