Thursday, May 29, 2014

Reminders:

History - Did you forget your textbook or ISN (Interactive Student Notebook) at school? Have no fear! Just go to www.teachtci.com or click TCI under my links on the righthand side.

8th Grade Awards Night - May 29th at 7:00pm

History Final Exam- Thursday, June 5th

ELA Final Exam - the completion of their Argumentative Essay (worth 135 pts) is now due on Thursday, May 29th 

ELA

Warm Up-  Turn in essay

Lesson 

-Intro "Soundtrack to My Life" project

-complete Sountrack List by tomorrow 

Homework -  Soundtrack List

Daily Goal(s): Understand how to write an argumentative paper

Long Term Goal(s): Students will research reliable facts as supportive evidence on an argumentative topic, utilizing MLA format. 

 History

Warm Up- Discussion Question/Answer Final Exam Question 

Lesson-   

- Clip from "America Story of US"

- "Reconstruction Timeline" - due on June 2nd  

Homework -Final Exam is on June 5th (a study guide was given on 5/12)

Daily Goal(s): Analyze the causes of the Civil War

Long Term Goal(s): Students will understand the causes and effects of the Civil War. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/speaking activity 

Lesson 

-Work-It-Out Wednesday   

Homework: All cards should be completed by the day of your debate

Daily Goal(s): Utilizing reliable sources

Long Term Goal(s): Utilizing facts in a debate to back-up your opinion.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Reminders:

History - Did you forget your textbook or ISN (Interactive Student Notebook) at school? Have no fear! Just go to www.teachtci.com or click TCI under my links on the righthand side.

8th Grade Awards Night - May 29th at 7:00pm

History Final Exam- Thursday, June 5th

ELA Final Exam - the completion of their Argumentative Essay (worth 135 pts) is now due on Thursday, May 29th 

ELA

Warm Up-  No WU

Lesson 

-Finish  "Revising and Editing" WS and print final changes 

Homework -  In order to be on track, you should have revised and edited your paper by Tuesday.  -Get Parent Signature!  Final essay has been pushed back to Thursday, May 29th 

Daily Goal(s): Understand how to write an argumentative paper

Long Term Goal(s): Students will research reliable facts as supportive evidence on an argumentative topic, utilizing MLA format. 

 History

Warm Up- Discussion Question/Answer Final Exam Question 

Lesson-   

- Clip from "America Story of US"

- "Reconstruction Timeline" - due on June 2nd  

Homework -Final Exam is on June 5th (a study guide was given on 5/12)

Daily Goal(s): Analyze the causes of the Civil War

Long Term Goal(s): Students will understand the causes and effects of the Civil War. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/speaking activity 

Lesson 

-Work-It-Out Wednesday   

Homework: All cards should be completed by the day of your debate

Daily Goal(s): Utilizing reliable sources

Long Term Goal(s): Utilizing facts in a debate to back-up your opinion.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Reminders:

History - Did you forget your textbook or ISN (Interactive Student Notebook) at school? Have no fear! Just go to www.teachtci.com or click TCI under my links on the righthand side.

8th Grade Awards Night - May 29th at 7:00pm

History Final Exam- Thursday, June 5th

ELA Final Exam - the completion of their Argumentative Essay (worth 135 pts) is now due on Thursday, May 29th 

ELA

Warm Up-  Pass out "Checklist" and get parent signature

Lesson 

-Finish  "Revising and Editing" WS

Homework -  In order to be on track, you should have revised and edited your paper by Tuesday.  -Get Parent Signature!  Final essay has been pushed back to Thursday, May 29th 

Daily Goal(s): Understand how to write an argumentative paper

Long Term Goal(s): Students will research reliable facts as supportive evidence on an argumentative topic, utilizing MLA format. 

 History

Warm Up- Discussion Question/Answer Final Exam Question 

Lesson-   

- Clip from "America Story of US"

-Introduce and begin "Reconstruction Timeline" - due on June 2nd  

Homework -Final Exam is on June 5th (a study guide was given on 5/12)

Daily Goal(s): Analyze the causes of the Civil War

Long Term Goal(s): Students will understand the causes and effects of the Civil War. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/speaking activity 

Lesson 

-"What Great Debaters DO" WS    

Homework: All cards should be completed by the day of your debate

Daily Goal(s): Utilizing reliable sources

Long Term Goal(s): Utilizing facts in a debate to back-up your opinion.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Reminders:

History - Did you forget your textbook or ISN (Interactive Student Notebook) at school? Have no fear! Just go to www.teachtci.com or click TCI under my links on the righthand side.

8th Grade Awards Night - May 29th at 7:00pm

History Final Exam- Thursday, June 5th

ELA Final Exam - the completion of their Argumentative Essay (worth 150 pts) is now due on Thursday, May 29th 

ELA

Warm Up-  Look over "Tentative Calendar"

Lesson 

-Begin to "Revise and Edit" WS

Homework -  In order to be on track, you should have revised and edited your paper by Tuesday.  - Final essay has been pushed back to Thursday, May 29th 

Daily Goal(s): Understand how to write an argumentative paper

Long Term Goal(s): Students will research reliable facts as supportive evidence on an argumentative topic, utilizing MLA format. 

 History

Warm Up- Answer questions on final exam study guide 

Lesson-   

- Read page 445

-Introduce and begin "Reconstruction Timeline" - due on June 2nd  

Homework -Final Exam is on June 5th (a study guide was given on 5/12)

Daily Goal(s): Analyze the causes of the Civil War

Long Term Goal(s): Students will understand the causes and effects of the Civil War. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/discuss facts that have been researched with group 

Lesson 

-Complete a total of 8 supporting cards, 2 opposing, 3 sources   

Homework: All cards should be completed by the day of your debate

Daily Goal(s): Utilizing reliable sources

Long Term Goal(s): Utilizing facts in a debate to back-up your opinion.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Reminders:

History - Did you forget your textbook or ISN (Interactive Student Notebook) at school? Have no fear! Just go to www.teachtci.com or click TCI under my links on the righthand side.

NJHS- The next NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 16th in Mrs. Muldermans's room. Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil.

8th Grade Awards Night - May 29th at 7:00pm

History Final Exam- Thursday, June 5th

ELA Final Exam - the completion of their Argumentative Essay (worth 150 pts) is now due on Thursday, May 29th 

ELA

Warm Up-  Look over "Tentative Calendar"

Lesson 

-Finish typing rough draft

Homework -  In order to be on track, the entire outline of the essay should be completed - Final essay has been pushed back to Thursday, May 29th 

Daily Goal(s): Understand how to write an argumentative paper

Long Term Goal(s): Students will research reliable facts as supportive evidence on an argumentative topic, utilizing MLA format. 

 History

Warm Up- Answer questions on final exam study guide 

Lesson-   

- Reading and discussion on Lincoln's Assissination  

Homework -Final Exam is on June 5th (a study guide was given on 5/12)

Daily Goal(s): Analyze the causes of the Civil War

Long Term Goal(s): Students will understand the causes and effects of the Civil War. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/discuss facts that have been researched with group 

Lesson 

-Work-It-Out Wednesday  

Homework: You should have 2 source card completed by today

Daily Goal(s): Utilizing reliable sources

Long Term Goal(s): Utilizing facts in a debate to back-up your opinion.