Thursday, January 29, 2015

Friday, January 30, 2015


Reminders:
NJHS- The next meeting is on Wednesday, February 11th
Early Release Day - Wednesday, January 28th
Mid Winter Break - Feb. 16th - 20th

ELA
Warm Up - Daily Goal/Root Word #3 
Lesson 
-Complete MLK " I Have a Dream" speech  
Homework - No HW
Goal(s): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

History
Warm Up- Political Cartoon and article
Lesson
-Reward Day 
Homework - No HW  
Goal(s): Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/Impromptu Debate
Lesson
-cont. with "Mini Debate"  and turn in "Mini Debate #1" WS
Homework - You need a novel by Wednesday
Goals(s): Use reliable facts to support opinion/arguments

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Thursday, January 29, 2015


Reminders:
NJHS- The next meeting is on Wednesday, February 11th
Early Release Day - Wednesday, January 28th
Mid Winter Break - Feb. 16th - 20th

ELA
Warm Up - Daily Goal 
Lesson 
-FINALLY finish checking and hand in "Parts 1,2, and 3" to the informational reading
-Begin MLK " I Have a Dream" WS  
Homework-No HW
Goal(s): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

History
Warm Up- Political Cartoon and article
Lesson
-Complete 11.2 notes - hand in
-Preview Chp 11 and read page 205 altogether 
Homework - No HW  
Goal(s): Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges. 

Debate
Warm Up - SSR/Impromptu Debate
Lesson
-cont. with "Mini Debate #1"
Homework - You need a novel by Wednesday
Goals(s): Use reliable facts to support opinion/arguments

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Wednesday, January 28, 2015


Reminders:
NJHS- The next meeting is on Wednesday, February 11th
Early Release Day - Wednesday, January 28th
Mid Winter Break - Feb. 16th - 20th

ELA
Warm Up - Daily Goal/Celebrate "personification" 
Lesson 
-Begin to check and hand in "Parts 1,2, and 3" to the informational reading
-Create goals to hang from ceiling  
Homework-No HW
Goal(s): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

History
Warm Up- Read article
Lesson
-Finish "Washington Web"  WS and turn in
-Begin 11.2 notes 
Homework - No HW  
Goal(s): Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/Impromptu Debate
Lesson
-Work-It-Out Wednesday  
Homework - You need a novel by Wednesday
Goals(s): Use reliable facts to support opinion/arguments

Monday, January 26, 2015

Tuesday, January 27, 2015


Reminders:
NJHS- The next meeting is on Wednesday, February 11th
Early Release Day - Wednesday, January 28th
Mid Winter Break - Feb. 16th - 20th

ELA
Warm Up - Daily Goal/Pass out rubric for 1 paragraph summary 
Lesson 
-Fix part 3 if necessary - due tomorrow  
Homework-All parts of your informational reading due tomorrow
Goal(s): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

History
Warm Up- Political Cartoon
Lesson
-Turn in Chp 11 Vocab Chart
-Chp 11 pre assessment WS- check and hang onto
-Begin "Washington Web" 
Homework - No HW  
Goal(s): Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges. 

Debate

Warm Up - Impromptu Debate
Lesson
-Discuss what is a debate
-Begin "Mini Debate #1: Brainstorming" WS  
Homework - You need a novel by Wednesday
Goals(s): Use reliable facts to support opinion/arguments

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Monday, January 26, 2015


Reminders:
NJHS- The next meeting is on Wednesday, February 11th
Early Release Day - Wednesday, January 28th
Mid Winter Break - Feb. 16th - 20th

ELA
Warm Up - Daily Goal/Journal/ check and turn in "Personification" WS 
Lesson 
-Check Informational reading piece parts 1, 2, and 3
-Fix part 3 if necessary - due Wednesday  
Homework-Fix Part 3 if necessary for informationally writing paragragh
Goal(s): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

History
Warm Up- Review altogether
Lesson
-check and turn in"Geography Skills" before Chp 11 and "Critical Thinking" found in your ISN
-Chp 11 Vocab due Tuesday 
Homework - Vocab Chart due Tuesday  
Goal(s): Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges. 

Debate

Warm Up - Note Cards
Lesson
-Syllabus
-Need a novel by Wednesday  
Homework - You need a novel by Wednesday
Goals(s): Use reliable facts to support opinion/arguments

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Wednesday, January 21, 2014


Reminders:
NJHS- The next meeting is on Wednesday, January 14th
Early Release Day - Wednesday, January ___
ELA Midterm: Thursday, January 22nd
History Midterm: Moved to Thursday, Jan. 22nd
1/2 Day - Friday, January 23rd 



Substitute Today

ELA
Warm Up - Daily Goal/"Personification" WS 
Lesson 
-Begin reading Informational Article in groups
-Complete "Parts 1,2, and 3" - Not homework if didn't finish  
Homework-Prepare for Midterm -review your study guide 
Goal(s): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

History
Warm Up- No Warm Up this week due to Midterms
Lesson
-"Geography Skills" before Chp 11 and "Critical Thinking" found in your ISN 
Homework -Midterm has been moved to Thursday, January 22nd; Prepare for Midterm - Study Guide has been moved to being due on Friday, January 23rd  
Goal(s): Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR
Lesson
-Work it Out Wednesday  
Homework - You should have 12 fact cards completed by the end of the day.
Goals(s): Use reliable facts to support opinion/arguments

Monday, January 19, 2015

Tuesday, January 20, 2015


Reminders:
NJHS- The next meeting is on Wednesday, January 14th
Early Release Day - Wednesday, January ___
ELA Midterm: Thursday, January 22nd
History Midterm: Moved to Thursday, Jan. 22nd
1/2 Day - Friday, January 23rd 


ELA
Warm Up - Daily Goal/Questions on Midterm Review Sheet 
Lesson 
-Begin reading Informational Article altogether  
Homework-Prepare for Midterm -review your study guide 
Goal(s): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

History
Warm Up- No Warm Up this week due to Midterms/Questions on midterm/Pass back papers
Lesson
-Check in study guides
-Turn in all vocabulary charts
-Review Game 
Homework -Midterm has been moved to Thursday, January 22nd; Prepare for Midterm - Study Guide has been moved to being due on Friday, January 23rd  
Goal(s): Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR
Lesson
Order of Debates:
     1/15: Death Penalty
     1/16: Year Round School
     1/20: Cell Phones in School
     1/21: Drug Testing in School  
Homework - You should have 12 fact cards completed by the end of the day.
Goals(s): Use reliable facts to support opinion/arguments

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Thursday, January 15, 2015


Reminders:
NJHS- The next meeting is on Wednesday, January 14th
Early Release Day - Wednesday, January ___
ELA Midterm: Thursday, January 22nd
History Midterm: Wednesday, January 21st 

ELA
Warm Up - Daily Goal/Questions on Midterm Review Sheet? 
Lesson 
-Review Essay
-Begin reading Informational Article altogether 
Homework-BE PREPARED to take write ON-DEMAND ESSAY on Wednesday in class! Prepare for Midterm -review your study guide 
Goal(s): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

History
Warm Up- #12 and turn in/Questions on midterm?
Lesson
-- Present Mini Bill of Rights Demonstration Project 
-Short video on Bill of Rights  
Homework -Prepare for Midterm - Study Guide is due on Tuesday, Jan 20th   
Goal(s): Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges. 

Debate
Warm Up - SSR
Lesson
Order of Debates:
     1/15: Death Penalty
     1/16: Year Round School
     1/20: Cell Phones in School
     1/21: Drug Testing in School  
Homework - You should have 12 fact cards completed by the end of the day.
Goals(s): Use reliable facts to support opinion/arguments

Wednesday, January 14, 2015


Reminders:
NJHS- The next meeting is on Wednesday, January 14th
Early Release Day - Wednesday, January ___
ELA Midterm: Thursday, January 22nd
History Midterm: Wednesday, January 21st 

ELA
Warm Up - Daily Goal/Questions on Midterm Review Sheet? 
Lesson 
-Write your On-Demand Essay
-turn in your web and outline 
Homework- Prepare for Midterm -review your study guide 
Goal(s): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

History
Warm Up- #12 /Pass back papers/Questions on midterm?
Lesson
-- Present Mini Bill of Rights Demonstration Project  
Homework -Prepare for Midterm - Study Guide is due on Tuesday, Jan 20th   
Goal(s): Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges. 

Debate
Warm Up - SSR
Lesson
-Work it Out Wednesday  
Homework - You should have 15 fact cards completed by the end of the day.
Goals(s): Use reliable facts to support opinion/arguments