Socials 9
Today in class we went over the Appalachian Region section of the chart, and I collected your Vocabulary Charts. We then looked at the Coastal Plains Region of North America. We started on an in class activity that looked in detail at Hurricane Katrina. Next class you will have a bit more time to finish this assignment.
There is no homework! Have a great weekend!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday, February 25th
Socials 9
Today we went over the homework questions from last class, and I collected your maps.
We looked in more detail at the Appalachian Region of North America today, and worked on the Regions of North America Chart. Remember to hold on to this worksheet and bring it to every class please!
I handed out the Vocabulary Chart as well. For this assignment you need to define each word in your own words, and draw a diagram or picture that represents the meaning of the word. I will collect the Vocab Charts next class.
For homework you should complete the chart for the Appalachian region, and finish the vocabulary assignment.
English 8
Today in English we reviewed the components of a Five Paragraph Essay. You then gave feedback to your classmates on your outlines and main ideas for the essay. We then went over how to write an effective Thesis Statement, and had time to write the thesis statements in class. I will look over your outlines and thesis statements and hand them back to you with feedback before the next Writer's Workshop.
In class today we also went over the final due dates for each component of your essay. Please remember to record these dates in your agenda!
First Draft due Tuesday, March 9th*
Peer Editing Day will be Tuesday, March 9th
Final Essay will be due Monday, March 15th**
*It is important for you to meet the deadlines with this project, as you will need your first drafts done before you can move on to the next step.
**You will get more information about the format of the final essay before it is due.
For homework, please read Chapters 8-9
Today we went over the homework questions from last class, and I collected your maps.
We looked in more detail at the Appalachian Region of North America today, and worked on the Regions of North America Chart. Remember to hold on to this worksheet and bring it to every class please!
I handed out the Vocabulary Chart as well. For this assignment you need to define each word in your own words, and draw a diagram or picture that represents the meaning of the word. I will collect the Vocab Charts next class.
For homework you should complete the chart for the Appalachian region, and finish the vocabulary assignment.
English 8
Today in English we reviewed the components of a Five Paragraph Essay. You then gave feedback to your classmates on your outlines and main ideas for the essay. We then went over how to write an effective Thesis Statement, and had time to write the thesis statements in class. I will look over your outlines and thesis statements and hand them back to you with feedback before the next Writer's Workshop.
In class today we also went over the final due dates for each component of your essay. Please remember to record these dates in your agenda!
First Draft due Tuesday, March 9th*
Peer Editing Day will be Tuesday, March 9th
Final Essay will be due Monday, March 15th**
*It is important for you to meet the deadlines with this project, as you will need your first drafts done before you can move on to the next step.
**You will get more information about the format of the final essay before it is due.
For homework, please read Chapters 8-9
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday, February 24th - Socials 9
Hello Grade 9s,
Today I collected your maps of North America, and we went over the homework questions as a class.
We moved on to examine the Appalachian Region of North America looking at the Topography, Climate, Vegetation and Economic Activity.
I also assigned your first Vocabulary Chart which will be due on Friday.
For homework please complete the Vocab Chart and the Regions of North America worksheet if you did not finish it in class.
Today I collected your maps of North America, and we went over the homework questions as a class.
We moved on to examine the Appalachian Region of North America looking at the Topography, Climate, Vegetation and Economic Activity.
I also assigned your first Vocabulary Chart which will be due on Friday.
For homework please complete the Vocab Chart and the Regions of North America worksheet if you did not finish it in class.
Tuesday, February 23rd
Socials 9
Today in class we went over the homework from last class and I collected your worksheets.
We then moved on to looking at maps. During class you had time to work on your Map of North America assignment, and the questions about the map. The questions and the map were both for homework.
English 8
Today was Writer's Workshop #2. I handed back your paragraphs and went over the areas that the class needs to work on in their writing (Finding evidence from the novel, making transitions between your ideas, and spelling and grammar).
We took some notes on the Five-Paragraph Essay, and went over the Final Essay Assignment.
You had some time in class to brainstorm and work on your outlines. Your outline is due at the beginning of class on Thursday so that I can look them over and give you some feedback before we start writing first drafts.
ALSO I have decided to give you a THIRD OPTION to write on for the final essay. This question is more challenging as you will need to think of a thesis statement that unites the entire essay, and will have to analyze THREE quotes from the novel:
In a single, unified essay, explain the signficance of each of the quotes:
a) "To be free, a man must be free of his brothers." (Ch.12)
b) "It is my mind which thinks, and the judgment of my mind is the only searchlight that can find the truth." (Ch.11)
c) "And we thought that we could trust this being who looked upon us from the stream, and that we had nothing to fear with this being." (Ch.8)
Remember, you must explain all three quotes in your essay and still have a thesis statement that ties them all together.
Please continue reading the novel, as we will be wrapping up the unit in the next week or so.
Today in class we went over the homework from last class and I collected your worksheets.
We then moved on to looking at maps. During class you had time to work on your Map of North America assignment, and the questions about the map. The questions and the map were both for homework.
English 8
Today was Writer's Workshop #2. I handed back your paragraphs and went over the areas that the class needs to work on in their writing (Finding evidence from the novel, making transitions between your ideas, and spelling and grammar).
We took some notes on the Five-Paragraph Essay, and went over the Final Essay Assignment.
You had some time in class to brainstorm and work on your outlines. Your outline is due at the beginning of class on Thursday so that I can look them over and give you some feedback before we start writing first drafts.
ALSO I have decided to give you a THIRD OPTION to write on for the final essay. This question is more challenging as you will need to think of a thesis statement that unites the entire essay, and will have to analyze THREE quotes from the novel:
In a single, unified essay, explain the signficance of each of the quotes:
a) "To be free, a man must be free of his brothers." (Ch.12)
b) "It is my mind which thinks, and the judgment of my mind is the only searchlight that can find the truth." (Ch.11)
c) "And we thought that we could trust this being who looked upon us from the stream, and that we had nothing to fear with this being." (Ch.8)
Remember, you must explain all three quotes in your essay and still have a thesis statement that ties them all together.
Please continue reading the novel, as we will be wrapping up the unit in the next week or so.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Socials 9 and English 8
Socials 9
Today we went over the homework questions from last class on Geographic and Human changes to the landscape.
Then, we started discussing different uses of maps, and started working on a Map of North America
For homework please complete the map as well as the questions on the back of the instructions sheet.
English 8
On Friday the regular class was interrupted by technical difficulties! Instead of watching a documentary, both classes had a chance to work on late assignments, vocabulary charts and journal entries.
Please read to at least Ch.7 in the novel for tomorrow.
Today we went over the homework questions from last class on Geographic and Human changes to the landscape.
Then, we started discussing different uses of maps, and started working on a Map of North America
For homework please complete the map as well as the questions on the back of the instructions sheet.
English 8
On Friday the regular class was interrupted by technical difficulties! Instead of watching a documentary, both classes had a chance to work on late assignments, vocabulary charts and journal entries.
Please read to at least Ch.7 in the novel for tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Socials 9 Block G and English 8 Blocks E & F
Socials 9
Today was the first day of the Geography Unit with Ms Brown. We did an introductory activity, and went over the unit expectations, goals, and assignments.
For next class please have your parents sign the letter and return it to me. Also, please bring your textbooks to class next day.
English 8
Today in class we did an activity to summarize the first 6 chapters of the novel. We then read two news articles and worked in partners on some discussion questions. Next class we will be working with these articles again, so please don't lose them or your questions!
Your homework for Friday is to finish the Vocab for Ch. 3 & 4, and to finish your Journal #3.
Journal #3:
Pretend you are a reporter from the society in Anthem. Write an article about the discovery Equality has made. How did the Home of the Scholars react? How would the rest of the society react? Write from the point of view of the reporter.
Today was the first day of the Geography Unit with Ms Brown. We did an introductory activity, and went over the unit expectations, goals, and assignments.
For next class please have your parents sign the letter and return it to me. Also, please bring your textbooks to class next day.
English 8
Today in class we did an activity to summarize the first 6 chapters of the novel. We then read two news articles and worked in partners on some discussion questions. Next class we will be working with these articles again, so please don't lose them or your questions!
Your homework for Friday is to finish the Vocab for Ch. 3 & 4, and to finish your Journal #3.
Journal #3:
Pretend you are a reporter from the society in Anthem. Write an article about the discovery Equality has made. How did the Home of the Scholars react? How would the rest of the society react? Write from the point of view of the reporter.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Geography Introduction - Block B
Hi Grade 9s,
Today was the first class of the Geography Unit. We did an introductory activity and went over the unit outline.
Please remember to have your parents sign the letter, and please bring your textbooks to class on Thursday.
See you then!
Today was the first class of the Geography Unit. We did an introductory activity and went over the unit outline.
Please remember to have your parents sign the letter, and please bring your textbooks to class on Thursday.
See you then!
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