Thursday, 30 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​​

• "The Black Hole of Technology​

  • Analyze Craft and Structure: Complete third page of packet.

  • Review and study for test tomorrow. Pay close attention to the annotations you've made.

  • Evidence Log--Complete by tomorrow.

    • Create a new slide for this selection​

    • Add the content including MLA cited evidence for your claim.

      • At least two pieces of evidence--consider the pros and cons for technology presented in this selection.​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Complete your reading for the evening. (This was determined by your group today.)

  • Be prepared for regular check-ins with your daily reading assignments.

  • Work on the various assignments in the Book Club Bundle in Google Classroom

    • The entire bundle is not due until the book is completed. It's important, however to keep pace with your group and the regular reading so that you don't fall behind. 

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Social Studies​​​

• Complete the Descriptions and Ratings for the Suitability for Settlement (Sections 1-8) and Section 9. Please do not do the "Processing" Section

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Tuesday, 28 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• Venn Diagram

  • On the left: "Teens & Tech"; Topic = Pro Technology; bullet point some facts and reasons given by the author (use your e-book if you need to see the blog post.)​

  • On the right: "Black Hole of Tech"; Topic = Against/Problems with Technology; bullet point some facts and reasons given by the author (use your packet or the e-book.)

• "The Black Hole of Technology​

  • Finish "Analyze the Text" on your notebook paper or your Google Doc. 

  • Evidence Log

    • Create a new slide for this selection​

    • Add the content including MLA cited evidence for your claim.

      • At least two pieces of evidence--consider the pros and cons for technology presented in this selection.​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Complete your reading for the evening. (This was determined by your group today.)

  • Be prepared for regular check-ins with your daily reading assignments.

  • Work on the various assignments in the Book Club Bundle in Google Classroom

    • The entire bundle is not due until the book is completed. It's important, however to keep pace with your group and the regular reading so that you don't fall behind. 

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Social Studies​​​

• None

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Monday, 27 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• "The Black Hole of Technology"

  • First Read

  • Close Read

  • Evidence Log

    • Create a new slide for this selection​

    • Add the content including MLA cited evidence for your claim.

      • At least two pieces of evidence--consider the pros and cons for technology presented in this selection.​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Complete your reading for the evening. (This was determined by your group today.)

  • Be prepared for regular check-ins with your daily reading assignments.

  • Work on the various assignments in the Book Club Bundle in Google Classroom

    • The entire bundle is not due until the book is completed. It's important, however to keep pace with your group and the regular reading so that you don't fall behind. 

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Social Studies​​​

• Complete the Map of Early India: This includes all labeling and shading

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Thursday, 23 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• "Teens and Technology Share a Future"

  • Analyze Craft and Structure 

    • Complete Worksheet

    • P. 211 for extra practice

  • Review and Study for Test Tomorrow​

  • Evidence Log

    • Create a new slide for this selection​

    • Add the content including MLA cited evidence for your claim.

      • At least two pieces of evidence--consider the pros and cons for technology presented in this selection.​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Complete your reading for the evening. (This was determined by your group today.)

  • Be prepared for regular check-ins with your daily reading assignments.

  • Work on the various assignments in the Book Club Bundle in Google Classroom

    • The entire bundle is not due until the book is completed. It's important, however to keep pace with your group and the regular reading so that you don't fall behind. 

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Social Studies​​​

• Ancient Israelites Folder & Packet 

  • Cover is due tomorrow at the start of class and must be assembled at home. 

  • Make sure packet inside is complete and in proper order. Some assignments will be handed back in class tomorrow.

  • This folder/packet will be submitted tomorrow for a final grade.

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Wednesday, 22 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• "Teens and Technology Share a Future"

  • P. 210 

    • Close Read the Text

    • Analyze the Text: Can be done on a sheet of notebook paper or printed out via Google Docs.

  • Evidence Log

    • Create a new slide for this selection​

    • Add the content including MLA cited evidence for your claim.

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Complete your reading for the evening. (This was determined by your group today.)

  • Be prepared for regular check-ins with your daily reading assignments.

  • Work on the various assignments in the Book Club Bundle in Google Classroom

    • The entire bundle is not due until the book is completed. It's important, however to keep pace with your group and the regular reading so that you don't fall behind. 

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Social Studies​​

• Biography 3E--Johanan ben Zakkai

  • Answer on the worksheet​

  • Questions 1 & 2 only

• Ancient Israelites cover due Friday

  • Assemble at home--we don't be doing this is class.​

  • Cover requires: Your name, "1" circled in top right hand corner, Proper title of the unit, + nearly the entire page covered with graphics that represent this unit.

    • This may be created on a Google slide, however this must printed at home or in the computer lab.

    • Colored hand drawings are also an option, and at least five different colored pencils must be used.

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Tuesday, 21 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• "Teens and Technology Share a Future"

  • Complete the First Read for this blog post. Remember: First Read directions are on the bottom of Page 206.

  • Evidence Log

    • Create a new slide for this selection​

    • Add the content including MLA cited evidence for your claim.

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Complete your reading for the evening. (This was determined by your group today.)

  • Be prepared for regular check-ins with your daily reading assignments.

  • Work on the various assignments in the Book Club Bundle in Google Classroom

    • The entire bundle is not due until the book is completed. It's important, however to keep pace with your group and the regular reading so that you don't fall behind. 

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Social Studies​​

• Ancient Israelites cover due Friday

  • Assemble at home--we don't be doing this is class.​

  • Cover requires: Your name, "1" circled in top right hand corner, Proper title of the unit, + nearly the entire page covered with graphics that represent this unit.

    • This may be created on a Google slide, however this must printed in the computer lab.

    • Colored hand drawings are also an option, and at least five different colored pencils must be used.

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Wednesday, 15 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Complete your reading for the evening. (This was determined by your group today.)

  • Be prepared for regular check-ins with your daily reading assignments.

  • Work on the various assignments in the Book Club Bundle in Google Classroom

    • The entire bundle is not due until the book is completed. It's important, however to keep pace with your group and the regular reading so that you don't fall behind. 

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Social Studies​​

• Ancient Israelites Quiz Tomorrow

  • ​Review and Study

    • Reread Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3 to Page 216 stopping at "Who Were the Maccabees?"​

    • Review your GRAPES Notes. Understand what you wrote down by confirming it in the text.

    • Complete the Content Vocabulary Organizer and know these words. 

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Tuesday, 14 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Complete your reading for the evening. (This was determined by your group today.)

  • Be prepared for regular check-ins with your daily reading assignments.

  • Work on the various assignments in the Book Club Bundle in Google Classroom

    • The entire bundle is not due until the book is completed. It's important, however to keep pace with your group and the regular reading so that you don't fall behind. 

• "Feathered Friend"

  • Vocabulary and Word Study Worksheets

  • Test Tomorrow--Re-read, review + add annotations, review vocabulary definitions, theme, and comprehension check. 

  • This packet will include: the selection, Analyze Craft & Structure packet, and the Vocabulary and Word Study packet. We will assemble this in class tomorrow and submit to the mailbox.

Social Studies​​

• Ancient Israelites Quiz on Thursday

  • Your GRAPES notes are the study guide.​

  • Finish Reading Ancient Civilizations 3.3

  • Compete Guided Reading Activity 3-3

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Monday, 13 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Complete your reading for the evening. (This was determined by your group today.)

  • Be prepared for regular check-ins with your daily reading assignments.

  • Work on the various assignments in the Book Club Bundle in Google Classroom

    • The entire bundle is not due until the book is completed. It's important, however to keep pace with your group and the regular reading so that you don't fall behind. 

• "Feathered Friend"

  • Analyze Craft and Structure (ACS) Theme Worksheet

  • Test on Wednesday

Social Studies​​

• Ancient Israelites Quiz on Thursday

  • Your GRAPES notes are the study guide.​

  • Quiz will be based off what we've learned based on the GRAPES Guiding Questions, class discussions, and notes we've taken. 

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Thursday, 09 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Get your copy of the book you chose by Friday, 10 January (Must have book in class on Monday the 13th because we will be reading/using them.) 

  • If ordering the book, it still must be in class by Monday the 13th.

• "Feathered Friend"

  • Read​

  • Annotate Pros & Cons + Written Explanations (why you made the marks you did)

  • Comprehension Check P. 199 # 1, 2, 3, & 4 

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Social Studies​​

• Complete Name Tent

  • Be sure your name is on the back (western/English version)​

  • First name/nickname in Hebrew + use at least five different colored pencils to tastefully decorate around the name. Creativity point awarded for out-of-the-box thinking depicted. 

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Wednesday, 08 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Get your copy of the book you chose by Friday, 10 January (Must have book in class on Monday the 13th because we will be reading/using them.) 

  • If ordering the book, it still must be in class by Monday the 13th.

• "That's Not Progress"​

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Social Studies​​

• Read Ancient Civilizations Chapter 3, Section 2.

• Complete Guided Reading Activity (GRA) 3-2 (Be complete and accurate!)

• Note any questions or areas you'd like to have your teacher discuss futher in class.

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Tuesday, 07 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • Period 1: Narrow down your choices

  • Period 4: Write down your book choice and one partner choice.

• "That's Not Progress"

  • Annotate (don't forget to write your reason why, not just star or underline words.)

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Social Studies​​

• Period 2: None

• Period 5: None

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Monday, 06 January 2020

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Book Club

  • In your planner, write down the book(s) you're interested in reading for Book Club

  • In your planner, write down the name of someone you'd like to do Book Club with

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Social Studies​​

• Period 2: None

• Period 5: None

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Wednesday, 18 December 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Complete Compound Verbs Diagramming Worksheet: Exercise 1

• Complete Identifying Kinds of Sentences Worksheet

• Review and Study for Kinds of Sentences Quiz Tomorrow

  • Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences only​

  • No Diagramming

  • No Compound-Complex Sentences on this quiz.

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Social Studies​​

• Period 2: None

• Period 5: None

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Tuesday, 17 December 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Complete Compound Subjects Diagramming Worksheet

• Complete Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

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Social Studies​​

• Period 2: None

• Period 5: None

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Monday, 16 December 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Complete Simple and Compound Sentences Worksheet​

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Social Studies​​

• Period 2: Complete Guided Reading Activity (GRA) 3-1

• Period 5: None

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Thursday, 12 December 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

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Social Studies​​

• Period  2: Complete Labels for Map of Israel

• Period 5: Complete Guided Reading Activity (GRA) 3-1

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Wednesday, 11 December 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

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Social Studies​​

• E-mail me the day (need an exact date) you would like to present your GRAPES of Me.

• Complete Map of Ancient Israel . (Use PDF for History Alive)

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Monday, 09 December 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

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Social Studies​​

• E-mail me the day (need an exact date) you would like to present your GRAPES of Me.

• Read Ancient Civilizations Chapter 2, Section 4 and Complete Guided Reading Activity 2-4

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Thursday, 05 December 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Narratives #1 & 2--Complete by Friday.

  • Narrative #1--Fear: Beginning (Exposition + Conflict) will be graded.​

  • Your Choice: Narrative #1 or Narrative #2 graded entirely. Please review and make your final revisions.

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Social Studies​​

• E-mail me the day you would like to present your GRAPES of Me.

• Ancient Egypt & Kush Cover Due Friday--please assemble at home.

• Read Ancient Civilizations Chapter 2, Section 3 and Complete Guided Reading Activity 2-3

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Wednesday, 04 December 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Narratives #1 & 2--Complete by Friday.

  • Narrative #1--Fear: Beginning (Exposition + Conflict) will be graded.​

  • Your Choice: Narrative #1 or Narrative #2 graded entirely. 

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Social Studies​​

• E-mail me the day you would like to present your GRAPES of Me.

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Tuesday, 03 December 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

• Narratives #1 & 2--Finish so we can conference this week! Be thinking about when you'd like to conference with me.

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Social Studies​​

• Finish Name Tent in Hieroglyphics

• Finish and Assemble the Sarcophagus Colorings

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Wednesday, 20 November 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

  • By Friday, 22 November, all book for this trimester need to be selected (but not in hand)

    • Make a "Pre" Log to hand in on Friday. This will give you a head start on the log you will submit in February as well as something to see and touch.​

• Thanksgiving Assignment​ (Due Friday 22 November)

  • See Google Classroom for slideshow and details.​

  • Broken down into three days:

    • 20 November: Plan/T-chart​

    • 21 November: Write Mini Essay

    • 22 November: Menu

• Narrative #2: Your Choice

  • Not homework tonight!

  • See Google Classroom for slideshows + details

  • Final essay may be completed in Google Classroom using either the slideshow or document provided.

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Social Studies​​

• None

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Tuesday, 19 November 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 Due Friday, 28 February, 2020

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

  • By Friday, 22 November, all book for this trimester need to be selected (but not in hand)

• Narrative #2: Your Choice

  • See Google Classroom for slideshows + details

  • By tomorrow, 20 November, Task #1a + 1b: Plot Chart/Diagram must be completed. Please do not move on to any other task yet.

    • 1a = Inciting Incident, Conflict, Climax, and Resolution

    • 1b = Complete the Plot Chart/Diagram

    • Hint: Avoid writing too much. Use the chart/diagram to plan and hint at each of these most important features of your essay. 

  • Final essay may be completed in Google Classroom using either the slideshow or document provided.

 

Social Studies​​

• Daily Life in Egypt (History Alive Ch. 9) Packet

  • Sections 5 & 6 (Not the very last page!) due tomorrow.

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Monday, 18 November 2019

English​​​​​​​​

• Book Challenge Trimester 2 Due Friday, 28 February, 2020

  • See Google Classroom for list + details.

  • By Friday, 22 November, all book for this trimester need to be selected (but not in hand)

• Narrative #2: Your Choice

  • See Google Classroom for slideshows + details

  • By tomorrow, 19 November, Task #1: Plot Chart/Diagram must be completed. Please do not move on to any other task yet.

    • Inciting Incident (in the Exposition)

    • Conflict

    • Climax

    • Resolution

  • Final essay may be completed in Google Classroom using either the slideshow or document provided.

Social Studies​​

• Daily Life in Egypt (History Alive Ch. 9) Packet

  • Sections 1 & 2 should already be completed.​

  • Sections 3 & 4 need to be completed by tomorrow if they are not already done.