Students completed a discussion topic on NiceNet. The post should be added to student blogs.
Students will update their blogs which will be checked Friday for the quarter. Students should currently have eight (8) NiceNet posts and fifteen (15) writing assignments from the literature textbook and other class assignments.
Students spent the remainder of class time conducting research for their projects which are due May 15, 2007.
Reminders:
NRT Testing Tuesday, March 6.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
FCAT Math Testing 1st and 2nd blocks.
Students will read chapters 6 and 7 of When Rain Clouds Gather and complete characterization charts.
Students will work in Wordskills vocabulary workbooks - analogies, context clues.
Students will continue research for selected topics.
Students will read chapters 6 and 7 of When Rain Clouds Gather and complete characterization charts.
Students will work in Wordskills vocabulary workbooks - analogies, context clues.
Students will continue research for selected topics.
Monday, February 26, 2007
FCAT Reading Test 1st and 2nd blocks.
Students will use time in class to continue researching information for their research projects due May 15.
Students will use time in class to continue researching information for their research projects due May 15.
Monday, February 26, 2007
FCAT Reading Test 1st and 2nd blocks.
Students will use time in class to continue researching information for their research projects due May 15.
Students will use time in class to continue researching information for their research projects due May 15.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Students completed their assignment from yesterday (researching women in Botswana). Students then read Chapter 5 of When Rain Clouds Gather. Blogs were updated for weekly grading.
Remember FCAT Testing Monday and Tuesday - February 26 & 27. Get plenty of rest the night before testing; eat breakfast the morning of testing and take your time! I believe in you - you will all do well!!!
Remember FCAT Testing Monday and Tuesday - February 26 & 27. Get plenty of rest the night before testing; eat breakfast the morning of testing and take your time! I believe in you - you will all do well!!!
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Students complete a crosscurricular activity in connection with the novel When Rain Clouds Gather. Research was conducted on the conditions and concerns of women in Botswana, Africa. This information was summarized into a three paragraph written response and added to students' blogs.
Students read chapter 4 for the remainder of the class time.
FCAT Testing Monday and Tuesday - February 26 & 27.
Students read chapter 4 for the remainder of the class time.
FCAT Testing Monday and Tuesday - February 26 & 27.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Students posted a discussion topic to the International Classroom and copied the post to their own blog.
Students were given the remainder of class time to research their selected topic.
Homework: students will read chapter 3 of When Rain Clouds Gather.
Students were given the remainder of class time to research their selected topic.
Homework: students will read chapter 3 of When Rain Clouds Gather.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Students completed a poetry analysis worksheet using a poem of their choice from the literature textbook.
Students then read When Rain Clouds Gather, chapters 1 and 2.
Students completed a characterization chart ofr a selected character in the book.
Students then read When Rain Clouds Gather, chapters 1 and 2.
Students completed a characterization chart ofr a selected character in the book.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Friday, February 16, 2007
1. Students read pages 486-506 in the literature textbook and completed the Thinking Through the Literature questions on page 506. The assignment will be placed on the blogs at a later date.
2. Students should complete Writing Options number 1 ob page 507. Students will create their own "Pillow Book" with will be due Friday, February 23. This book will follow the guidelines given in the literature textbook.
3. Students spent the remainder of class time writing anecdotes for their Pillow Books.
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2. Students should complete Writing Options number 1 ob page 507. Students will create their own "Pillow Book" with will be due Friday, February 23. This book will follow the guidelines given in the literature textbook.
3. Students spent the remainder of class time writing anecdotes for their Pillow Books.
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
1. Students read pages 462-469 in the literature textbooks.
2. Students then completed the Thinking Through the Literature questions on page 470. This assignment should be placed on their blogs. Title the post: Japanese Poetry.
3. Students completed grammar exercies in the Writing & Grammar workbook, pages 41-44 (subject/verb agreement)
4. Students spent the remainder of class searching for books to be used as sources for their research projects.
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2. Students then completed the Thinking Through the Literature questions on page 470. This assignment should be placed on their blogs. Title the post: Japanese Poetry.
3. Students completed grammar exercies in the Writing & Grammar workbook, pages 41-44 (subject/verb agreement)
4. Students spent the remainder of class searching for books to be used as sources for their research projects.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007
1. Students responded to discussion topics on NiceNet. These posts were added to students' blogs.
2. Students also added Thinking Through Literature to their blogs. The post was titled: Analysis of Chinese Poetry
3. Students then began formulating a driving question for their research projects which will be due May 16th.
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2. Students also added Thinking Through Literature to their blogs. The post was titled: Analysis of Chinese Poetry
3. Students then began formulating a driving question for their research projects which will be due May 16th.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
1. Complete pages 19-20 of the Writing & Grammar workbooks.
2. Complete pages 31-36 of the Wordskills workbooks.
3. Read pages 420-433 of the literature textbook noticing the differences between Chinese culture and other cultures sttudied in class.
4. Read the Chinese poetry on pages 452-458 and complete the Thinking Through the Literature on page 459.
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2. Complete pages 31-36 of the Wordskills workbooks.
3. Read pages 420-433 of the literature textbook noticing the differences between Chinese culture and other cultures sttudied in class.
4. Read the Chinese poetry on pages 452-458 and complete the Thinking Through the Literature on page 459.
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Tuesday february 13,2007
1. Complete FCAT essay using written prompt. Rememder to revise and edit your essay for grammer, syntax and transitional words or phrases.
2. Add Thinking Through Literature assignments from yesterday to your blog. Title the Post: Chinese Poetry
Announcements: Oder your yearbooks! Forms are located on thhe table near the bulletin boards. Personality pictures will be taken February 15. Anyone interested in participating in a poetry or short story contest see Ms.Postell for details and deadlines.
Sc:ShaCarl Williams
2. Add Thinking Through Literature assignments from yesterday to your blog. Title the Post: Chinese Poetry
Announcements: Oder your yearbooks! Forms are located on thhe table near the bulletin boards. Personality pictures will be taken February 15. Anyone interested in participating in a poetry or short story contest see Ms.Postell for details and deadlines.
Sc:ShaCarl Williams
Friday, February 9, 2007
Friday, Febuary 9, 2007
1.Determine your research topic and develop a driving question. This should be turned in t Mrs. Postell before the end of class.
2.Update your blogs they will be checked over the weekend.
3.practice with MLA format by finding information on MLA documentation online.
Announcements:Order your yearbooks! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personality pictures in guidance.
i.e. sc- Ryan Burke
2.Update your blogs they will be checked over the weekend.
3.practice with MLA format by finding information on MLA documentation online.
Announcements:Order your yearbooks! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personality pictures in guidance.
i.e. sc- Ryan Burke
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Thursday February 8,2007
1. Review guideline and due dates for the Research Project. This information can be found on the class blog; click class website.
2. Begin looking for possible research topics and develop a driving question.
3. Read pages 392-396 and complete Thinking Through the Literature on page 397. Place responses on your blog. Title post: Poetry of Ancient Rome.
Announcements: Order your yearbook! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personalitiy pictures in Guidance.
2. Begin looking for possible research topics and develop a driving question.
3. Read pages 392-396 and complete Thinking Through the Literature on page 397. Place responses on your blog. Title post: Poetry of Ancient Rome.
Announcements: Order your yearbook! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personalitiy pictures in Guidance.
Cs-(Sherrod O.Roden)
Tuesday, February 7, 2007
We completed the reading of Oedipus Rex and discussed the theme of the play as well as plot structure. This took most of the class time. For the remaining twelve minutes we answered the Pause and Reflect questions and the Thinking Through the Literature questions found within the play. These will be added to the class blog tomorrow.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2007
1. Nicenet international Classroom discussion: select a discussion topic and copy post to your blog. Title the post the discussion topic you select.
2.Continue adding the Pause and Reflect questions and the Thinking Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. Complete Writing and Grammar workbook pages 11-12
4. Complete Wordskills workbook page 29.
Announcements: Order your yearbooks! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personality pictures in Guidance.
sc-Paul
2.Continue adding the Pause and Reflect questions and the Thinking Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. Complete Writing and Grammar workbook pages 11-12
4. Complete Wordskills workbook page 29.
Announcements: Order your yearbooks! Forms are located on the table near the bulletin boards. Make appointments for personality pictures in Guidance.
sc-Paul
Monday, February 5, 2007
Monday, Februrary 5, 2007
1. Continue reading Oedipus Rex pages 300-329.
2. Add the Pause and Reflect questions and the Think Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. The remainder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignments.
Announcements: FCAT Writes is tomorrow. Good luck all sophomores!!!
i.e. sc- Margarita Arreguin
2. Add the Pause and Reflect questions and the Think Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. The remainder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignments.
Announcements: FCAT Writes is tomorrow. Good luck all sophomores!!!
i.e. sc- Margarita Arreguin
Friday, February 2, 2007
Friday, February 2,2007
1. Continue reading Oedipus Rex 284-300.
2. Add the Pause & Reflect questions and the Thinking Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. The reminder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignment.
Have a great weekend!
Announcement: Grades for progress report are posted on the bulletin board. FCAT Writes will be Tuesday, February 6! find your testing location.
(sc- Larry Polynice)
2. Add the Pause & Reflect questions and the Thinking Through questions to those you wrote previously.
3. The reminder of class time can be spent working on incomplete assignment.
Have a great weekend!
Announcement: Grades for progress report are posted on the bulletin board. FCAT Writes will be Tuesday, February 6! find your testing location.
(sc- Larry Polynice)
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Class Assignments Thursday, February 1, 2007
1. Select one of the essays to read from the front table. Read the essay and determine why the essay recieved the assigned score. (use the FCAT writing rubric to assist you.
2. Writing Workshop: We will examine essays written in this class and determine ways of making them fit the criteria of a 6 on the FCAT Rubric.
3. The remainder of class time will be spent working on incomplete assignments.
Announcements: Grades for progress reports will be posted Friday, February 2. FCAT Writes will be Tuesday, February 6!
sc- Elizabeth Finehout
2. Writing Workshop: We will examine essays written in this class and determine ways of making them fit the criteria of a 6 on the FCAT Rubric.
3. The remainder of class time will be spent working on incomplete assignments.
Announcements: Grades for progress reports will be posted Friday, February 2. FCAT Writes will be Tuesday, February 6!
sc- Elizabeth Finehout
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