Tuesday, November 26, 2013

November 26, 2013

English 9-12:

Complete spelling lessons and study spelling for test
Write a thesis statement for the theme of "Tuesday Siesta" and three supporting statements

American Government:
Wilderness Act presentation by Park Service
Complete any questions already answered in the video

6-8 English :
No assigned homework

World Geography:
Study key terms that you defined from 5.1 and know the following info for quizlet on Wednesday:
 
l  Demographics
l  Difference between developed and developing countries
l  Illustrate the four economic activities
l  Urbanization
l  GDP


6-8 Writing -
Complete spelling lessons and study spelling words for test on Wednesday
Thesis statement and outline should be complete.
 

Monday, November 25, 2013

November 25, 2013

English 9-12:
Christmas program finalization and new "Tuesday Siesta" assignment
Complete draft of writing assignment or do final for 4-squares from Tic-Tac-Toe project

  “Tuesday Siesta” p. 114-119
Complete spelling lessons and study spelling for Wednesday

American Government:
Wilderness Act presentation by Park Service

6-8 English :
Complete English Essentials pages 15-20
 
World Geography:
  Read Chapter 5, Section 2 and complete section 2 quiz

 6-8 Writing -
Complete spelling lessons and study spelling words (test  next Wednesday)
Tuesday- work on research and outline
 

Friday, November 22, 2013

November 22, 2013


English 9-12:
Complete draft of writing assignment or do final for 4-squares from Tic-Tac-Toe project

  “Tuesday Siesta” p. 114-119

American Government:
For Monday: Complete Chapter 6 Study Guide/study vocabulary for a quizlet
Preamble for Clayton and Jordan due on November 25

6-8 English :
Study spelling words (test  next Wednesday)
 
World Geography:
 
 6-8 Writing -Monday- work on research and outline
 

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

November 20, 2013

November 19, 2013

English 9-12:
 Final of thank you to Tom Armstead
Chose one Tic-Tac-Toe project and draft what you will do
 Discussion “Tuesday Siesta” p. 114-119

American Government:

Study for immigration test: #  58-76 will be on quiz this Friday
Preamble for Clayton and Jordan due on November 27

6-8 English :
Final handwritten thank you for Tom Armstead
 
 
World Geography: Complete 5.1 section quiz
 
 6-8 Writing - Complete 4 questions on outline sheet
 

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

November 19, 2013

English 9-12:
Draft thank you to Tom Armstead
 Discussion “Tuesday Siesta” p. 114-119
Spelling test for 9-10
 
Checklist to complete for Tuesday
____Veterans Day response typed
____Spelling lessons complete
____Sentences for each word
____Spelling test
____Complete DOL
____DOL quiz
____11-12: pronouns

American Government:
Complete all missing assignments
complete last Friday's test in class
Study for immigration test: #  58-76 will be on quiz this Friday
Preamble for Clayton, Jordan, and Willis due on November 27

6-8 English :
Draft thank you for Tom Armstead
 
 
World Geography: Write definitions for Chapter 5, Section 1 vocabulary
 
 
 6-8 Writing - no homework
 
Late
Introduction for research paper

Sunday, November 17, 2013

November 15, 2013

English 9-12:
 
Due Tuesday: Read “Tuesday Siesta” p. 114-119
 
Checklist to complete:
____Veterans Day response typed
____Spelling lessons complete
____Sentences for each word
____Spelling test
____Complete DOL
____DOL quiz
____11-12: pronouns

American Government:
Be working on Up Front articles and questions

6-8 English :
Typed response to Tom Armstead
 
 
World Geography: Due Monday: 1/2 page summary of Chernobyl information

6-8 Writing -

Complete in class:Introduction for research paper

Thursday, November 14, 2013

November 14, 2013

November 14, 2013

English 9-12:
 
 This week to complete:
____Veterans Day response typed
____Spelling lessons complete
____Sentences for each word
____Spelling test
____Complete DOL
____DOL quiz
____11-12: pronouns
Due Tuesday: Read “Tuesday Siesta” p. 114-119
  
American Government:
This Day/CE quiz, Immigration questions #36-57
Be working on Up Front articles and questions
Late:  Illustration of how a bill becomes law

6-8 English :
Friday: DOL quiz
Typed response to Tom Armstead should be turned in
 
 
To complete for students traveling
DOL
DOL quiz
Typed: Response to Skype with Tom Armstead
First paragraph: summary of who, what, when, where, how, why
Second paragraph: highlights of talking with him - what did you learn?
Third paragraph: reflection on what you learned - What did you learn about someone serving in the Armed Forces? Do you know anyone who is in the service? Who? Connection? Was this Skype worthwhile? Why or why not?
 

World Geography: In class:
 Continue PPT presentations
Research Chernobyl

6-8 Writing -
Spelling lessons complete
Spelling test
 
Complete in class:Introduction for research paper
Late: Veterans Day diamante typed and printed 
revision of one piece of writing
 
Brainstormed words:
adjectives: brave, strong, fearless
verbs: willing,  bombing, fighting, flying, driving, running, swimming, killing, dying, shooting, 
nouns: bomb, combat, Iraq, Afghanistan, war, bayonet, Marines, Navy Seals, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, M14, boot camp, base, Vietnam, soldiers, troops, Drill Sargent, death, men, women
Create a diamante poem about veterans, soldiers, war,  in honor of Veterans Day
Remember the special format for this poem
 
Late: Create a poem on an item using strong voice and description
Suspense story is due typed on Friday.