Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Dear Students,

First, I would like to announce the arrival of Ms. Kylie Marie Muldermans.  She was 7 pounds 13 ounces, but is already packing on the pounds.

Second, I miss you all VERY much and can't wait to see each and everyone one of you! I have faith that you are giving your full potential and look forward to seeing what you have accomplished while I was out.

I will return on Friday, November 14th.  Therefore, please refer to Mrs. Carpenter's webpage jcarpenter1.blogspot.com  In the meantime...stay positive, email me if you have any questions, and continue to work toward your goals!

Love,

Mrs. Muldermans

P.S. 

Please take pictures during the Panther Prowl and on Halloween. Then, email the pictures to me so I can add them into our end of the year video:) 

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The first NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 24th in room 125 (across from Mrs. Matt's room). Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil.

Early Release Day - Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Picture Day- September 18, 2014

ELA

Warm Up - Daily Goal/Caught Ya 3 & 4 

Lesson 

-Read 9/11 Article

-Complete Part 1 high lighting portion

-Begin part 2 comprehension questions     

Homework - High lighting portion is due tomorrow 

Goal(s): Students will utilize comprehension strategies while reading and responding to an informational text. 

History

Warm Up- #2

Lesson

- Turn in Chapter 3 and 4 Vocab Chart

-Pass out and go over "Concepts Review: Quiz on chapter 3 and 4"  

-Colonialism Chart complete - due tomorrow 

Homework - Colonialism Chart due tomorrow - Study for quiz next Tuesday

Goal(s): Students will understand the struggles and triumphs during colonialism.  

Debate

Warm Up - SSR

Lesson

-Team 3 and 4 debate 

-Turn in Brainstorming and Researching WS into the tray when done debating.  

Homework - No HW

Goals(s): STudents will understand the difference between fact and opinion, and the role they play when debating. 

Monday, September 15, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The first NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 24th in room 125 (across from Mrs. Matt's room). Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil.

Early Release Day - Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Picture Day- September 18, 2014

ELA

Warm Up - Daily Goal/journal

Lesson 

-Turn in Star

-Read 9/11 Article     

Homework - No HW 

Goal(s): Students will utilize comprehension strategies while reading and responding to an informational text. 

History

Warm Up- #2

Lesson

- Reminder: Chapter 3 and 4 Vocab Chart is due tomorrow

-Colonialism Chart 

Homework -Chp 3 and 4 Vocab Chart is due Tuesday

Goal(s): Students will understand the struggles and triumphs during colonialism.  

Debate

Warm Up - SSR

Lesson

-Team 1 and 2 debate 

-Turn in Brainstorming and Researching WS into the tray when done debating.  

Homework - No HW

Goals(s): STudents will understand the difference between fact and opinion, and the role they play when debating. 

Friday, September 12, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The first NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 24th in room 125 (across from Mrs. Matt's room). Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil.

Picture Day- September 18, 2014

ELA

Warm Up - Daily Goal and pass back papers/update Table of Contents

Lesson

-Read "Michael Jordan on Goal Setting" - finish and turn in 

-Make Star

-Begin to read 9/11 Article    

Homework - No HW 

Goal(s): Students will establish personal and academic goals for the quarter  through highly level thinking and informational reading. 

History

Warm Up - IPad Game/pass back papers/update Table of Contents

Lesson

- Chapter 3 and 4 Vocab Chart

Homework -NO HW

Goal(s): Students will understand the struggles and triumphs during colonialism.  

Debate

Warm Up - SSR

Lesson

- Finish "Mini Debate 2: Researching" WS - turn in after debate

-Begin to Debate 

Homework - No HW

Goals(s): STudents will understand the difference between fact and opinion, and the role they play when debating. 

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The first NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 24th in room 125 (across from Mrs. Matt's room). Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil.

Picture Day- September 18, 2014

ELA

Warm Up - Daily Goal and vocab card

Lesson

-Read "Michael Jordan on Goal Setting"  

-Make Star (if we have time)   

Homework - No HW 

Goal(s): Students will establish personal and academic goals for the quarter  through highly level thinking and informational reading. 

History

Warm Up - #1 check and hang onto until next week (turn warm-ups in every two weeks)

Lesson

- 9/11 reflection

Homework -NO HW

Goal(s): Students will understand the struggles and triumphs during colonialism.  

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/speaking activity

Lesson

-Begin Mini Debate #2- finish brainstorming t-chart

-"Mini Debate 2: Researching" WS 

Homework - No HW

Goals(s): STudents will understand the difference between fact and opinion, and the role they play when debating. 

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The first NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 24th in room 125 (across from Mrs. Matt's room). Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil. 

Picture Day- September 18, 2014

ELA

Warm Up - No warm up due to testing

Lesson

-Turn in LEtter to Myself

-Lab 149 for NWEA testing  

Homework - No HW 

Goal(s): Students will establish personal and academic goals for the quarter  through highly level thinking and informational reading. 

History

Warm Up - #1 Day 3

Lesson 

-Finish and turn in "Venn Diagram on Jamestown and Plymouth" WS

-America Story of US

Homework -NO HW

Goal(s): Students will understand the struggles and triumphs during colonialism.  

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/speaking activity

Lesson

  - "Work it Out Wednesday" (Study Hall/Homework Help Day) 

Homework - No HW

Goals(s): STudents will understand the difference between fact and opinion, and the role they play when debating. 

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The first NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10th in room 125 (across from Mrs. Matt's room). Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil.

Curriculum Night - September 9, 2014 

Picture Day- September 18, 2014

ELA

Warm Up - Daily Goal and Caught Ya #1-4

Lesson

-"Letter to Myself" - work on letter to myself (due Wednesday)

-Read "Michael Jordan on Goal Setting"  

Homework - "Letter to Myself" due Wednesday 

Goal(s): Students will establish personal and academic goals for the quarter  through highly level thinking and informational reading. 

History

Warm Up - #1 Day 2

Lesson

- Turn in "Expectations of US History" 

-Begin "Venn Diagram on Jamestown and Plymouth" WS

Homework -NO HW

Goal(s): Students will understand the struggles and triumphs during colonialism.  

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/speaking activity

Lesson

  -"Fact vs Opinion" WS - check and turn in

-Begin Mini Debate #2- pick groups and topic 

Homework - No HW

Goals(s): STudents will understand the difference between fact and opinion, and the role they play when debating. 

Monday, September 8, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The first NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10th in Mrs. Pugliese's room. Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil.

Curriculum Night - September 9, 2014 

Picture Day- September 18, 2014

ELA

Warm Up - Set-up journals/Write our first Daily Goal/set-up binders

Lesson

-Pass out and go over Language Handouts/Notes

-"Letter to Myself" 

Homework - "Letter to Myself" due by Wednesday 

Goal(s): Students will establish personal and academic goals for the quarter  through higher level thinking and informational reading. 

History

Warm Up - #1 Day 1

Lesson

- Reminder that "Expectations of US History" WS is due tomorrow

-White board notes with "European and Exploration Settlement" WS- Turn in when completed

Homework -"Expectations of US History" WS due tomorrow

Goal(s): Students will understand the struggles and triumphs during colonialism.  

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/impromptu debates

Lesson

  -"Fact vs Opinion" WS - Due tomorrow (I'll provide time in class tomorrow to finish. No HW) 

Homework - No HW

Goals(s): STudents will understand the difference between fact and opinion, and the role they play when debating. 

Friday, September 5, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The first NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10th in Mrs. Pugliese's room. Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil.

Curriculum Night - September 9, 2014 

Picture Day- September 18, 2014

ELA

Warm Up - go over names/collect handouts

Lesson

-Go over pretest with clickers

-"Expectations of US History" WS - due Monday

-Pass out textbooks

Homework - "Expectations of US" WS due Monday

Goal(s): Get to know your peers and teacher - Understand the rules and procedures

History

Warm Up - go over names/collect handouts

Lesson

-NWEA Testing in Computer Lab 149

Homework -No HW

Goal(s): Get to know your peers and teacher - Understand the rules and procedures

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/impromptu debates

Lesson

  -"Mini Debate #1 Product vs Product " -brainstorming T-chart WS turn in

-Reflection 

-Talk about Fact vs Opinion 

Homework - No HW

Goals(s): Get to know your peers and teacher - Understand the rules and procedures

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The first NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10th in Mrs. Pugliese's room. Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil.

Curriculum Night - September 9, 2014 

Picture Day- September 18, 2014

ELA

Warm Up - go over names/collect handouts

Lesson

-PreTest with clickers

Homework - Obtain supplies and sign Contact Form by Friday

Goal(s): Get to know your peers and teacher - Understand the rules and procedures

History

Warm Up - go over names/collect handouts

Lesson

-NWEA Testing in Computer Lab 149

Homework -Obtain supplies and sign Contact Form by next Friday

Goal(s): Get to know your peers and teacher - Understand the rules and procedures

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/impromptu debates

Lesson

  -"Mini Debate #1 Product vs Product " -brainstorming T-chart WS turn in after debate

Homework - No HW

Goals(s): Get to know your peers and teacher - Understand the rules and procedures

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The first NJHS meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10th in Mrs. Pugliese's room. Bring a bag lunch and a writing utensil.

Curriculum Night - September 9, 2014 

Picture Day- September 18, 2014

ELA

Warm Up - assign seats/collect handouts

Lesson

-Go over syllabus

Homework - Obtain supplies and sign Contact Form by Friday

Goal(s): Get to know your peers and teacher - Understand the rules and procedures

History

Warm Up - assign seats/collect handouts

Lesson

-Go over syllabus

Homework -Obtain supplies and sign Contact Form by next Friday

Goal(s): Get to know your peers and teacher - Understand the rules and procedures

Debate

Warm Up - seating/impromptu debates

Lesson

-Go over "What is a debate?"

-"Mini Debate #1 Coke vs Pepsi" -brainstorming T-chart WS

Homework - Obtain novel by Thursday

Goals(s): Get to know your peers and teacher - Understand the rules and procedures