Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Reminders:

ELA FINAL:  June 14 - 15

SS FINAL: June 14 - 15

June 12-16th - Final Exam Week

June 16th - Hand Wall

June 19th - 8th Grade Picnic

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June 20th - 8th Grade Farewell Breakfast

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ELA
Warm-Up : Learning Target/5 new vocab words

Lesson: 

-  "Plot Map" WS - begin to work on it

- Read/annotate chp 10 altogether 

Homework - Final Exam Study Guides will be passed out on Monday. Don't fall behind! Stay proactive! Final Exam is on June 14 and 15

Learning Target(s): I CAN...analyze literary elements and figurative language in an narrative.

History

Warm Up -  #22

Lesson:

- Take questions on Final Exam Study Guide - begin to work on Study Guide for Final

- Finish "Night John"
Homework - Study for your Final Exam on June 14 and 15 - Study Guide is due on June 13th

Learning Target(s): I CAN...clearly identify and provide examples of nationalism and sectionalism, while providing supportive detail to justify my answer. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/Speaking Activity

Lesson:

-"Work It Out Wednesday"

Homework- NO HW

Learning Target: I can confidently state my opinions to a partner, small group, and the whole class.

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Reminders:

ELA FINAL:  June 14 - 15

SS FINAL: June 14 - 15

June 12-16th - Final Exam Week

June 16th - Hand Wall

June 19th - 8th Grade Picnic

Volunteers are Needed! Sign Up Here!!!

June 20th - 8th Grade Farewell Breakfast

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ELA
Warm-Up : Learning Target

Lesson: 

-  Chp 5-9 Quiz 

Homework - Final Exam Study Guides will be passed out on Monday. Don't fall behind! Stay proactive! Final Exam is on June 12 and 13th1

Learning Target(s): I CAN...analyze literary elements and figurative language in an narrative.

History

Warm Up -  #22

Lesson:

- Turn in "Civil War Map"

- Take questions on Final Exam Study Guide - begin to work on Study Guide for Final

- Watch "Night John"
Homework - Study for your Final Exam on June 14 and 15 - Study Guide is due on June 13th

Learning Target(s): I CAN...clearly identify and provide examples of nationalism and sectionalism, while providing supportive detail to justify my answer. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/Speaking Activity

Lesson:

-"Blackfish: Research" WS - finish and hang onto

Homework- NO HW

Learning Target: I can confidently state my opinions to a partner, small group, and the whole class.

Friday, May 26, 2017

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My website has been down the last couple of days.

Reminders:

June 12-16th - Final Exam Week

June 16th - Hand Wall

June 19th - 8th Grade Picnic

Volunteers are Needed! Sign Up Here!!!

June 20th - 8th Grade Farewell Breakfast

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ELA
Warm-Up : Learning Target

Lesson: 

-  Finish Chp 9

- Provide time to conference with me to talk about your grades.

Homework - Final Exam Study Guides will be passed out on Monday. Don't fall behind! Stay proactive! Final Exam is on June 12 and 13th1

Learning Target(s): I CAN...analyze literary elements and figurative language in an narrative.

History

Warm Up -  #22

Lesson:

- Finish and turn in "Civil War Map"

-Pass out Final Exam Study Guide - begin to work on Study Guide for Final

- Due June 12th and Final Exam is on June 14 and 15!
Homework - Study for your Final Exam on June 14 and 15

Learning Target(s): I CAN...clearly identify and provide examples of nationalism and sectionalism, while providing supportive detail to justify my answer. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/Speaking Activity

Lesson:

-"Blackfish: Research" WS - finish and hang onto

Homework- NO HW

Learning Target: I can confidently state my opinions to a partner, small group, and the whole class.

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Reminders:

June 12-16th - Final Exam Week

June 16th - Hand Wall

June 19th - 8th Grade Picnic

Volunteers are Needed! Sign Up Here!!!

June 20th - 8th Grade Farewell Breakfast

Volunteers are needed! Sign-Up Here!!!

ELA
Warm-Up : Learning Target/Pass back papers

Lesson: 

-  Go over and turn in "Nothing Gold Can Stay" WS 

- Begin to read and annotate Chp 6 - NOT HW if you don't finishHomework - Final Exam Study Guides will be passed out within the next couple of weeks. Don't fall behind! Stay proactive!

Learning Target(s): I CAN...gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, to access the credibility and accuracy of each source  and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following format for citation.

History

Warm Up -  #21/Check for understanding chp 19/Turn in 19.2-19.9

Lesson:

- "Anticipation Guide Chp 20" -  Complete and hang onto
Homework - No HW

Learning Target(s): I CAN...clearly identify and provide examples of nationalism and sectionalism, while providing supportive detail to justify my answer. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/Speaking Activity

Lesson:

-"Blackfish: Brainstorming" WS - finish and hang onto

Homework- NO HW

Learning Target: I can confidently state my opinions to a partner, small group, and the whole class.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Reminders:

June 12-16th - Final Exam Week

June 16th - Hand Wall

June 19th - 8th Grade Picnic

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June 20th - 8th Grade Farewell Breakfast

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ELA
Warm-Up : Learning Target

Lesson:

- Chp 1-5 Quiz
- "Nothing Gold Can Stay" WS - HW if not done
Homework - Final Exam Study Guides will be passed out within the next couple of weeks. Don't fall behind! Stay proactive!

Learning Target(s): I CAN...gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, to access the credibility and accuracy of each source  and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following format for citation.

History

Warm Up -  #21

Lesson:

-Chp 19/20 Vocab Chart finish and turn in
-Read 19.1
-Begin 19.2 - 19.9 in your ISN
Homework - No HW

Learning Target(s): I CAN...clearly identify and provide examples of nationalism and sectionalism, while providing supportive detail to justify my answer. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/Speaking Activity

Lesson:

-"Mini Debate #2" - present

-Turn in Brainstorming, Article, and Research paper after your debate

Homework- NO HW

Learning Target: I can confidently state my opinions to a partner, small group, and the whole class.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Reminders:

June 12-16th - Final Exam Week

June 16th - Hand Wall

June 19th - 8th Grade Picnic

Volunteers are Needed! Sign Up Here!!!

June 20th - 8th Grade Farewell Breakfast

Volunteers are needed! Sign-Up Here!!!

ELA
Warm-Up : Learning Target/4 new vocab words

Lesson:

- Read and annotate Chp 5
Homework - Final Exam Study Guides will be passed out within the next couple of weeks. Don't fall behind! Stay proactive!

Learning Target(s): I CAN...gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, to access the credibility and accuracy of each source  and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following format for citation.

History

Warm Up -  #20

Lesson:

- Turn in "Reform Movement Bumper Sticker"

-Chp 19/20 Vocab Chart 
Homework - Bumper Sticker due tomorrow

Learning Target(s): I CAN...clearly identify and provide examples of nationalism and sectionalism, while providing supportive detail to justify my answer. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/Speaking Activity

Lesson:

-"Mini Debate #2" - present

-Turn in Brainstorming, Article, and Research paper after your debate

Homework- NO HW

Learning Target: I can confidently state my opinions to a partner, small group, and the whole class.

Monday, May 15, 2017

Reminders:

June 12-16th - Final Exam Week

June 16th - Hand Wall

June 19th - 8th Grade Picnic

Volunteers are Needed! Sign Up Here!!!

June 20th - 8th Grade Farewell Breakfast

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ELA
Warm-Up : Learning Target 

Lesson:

- Read and annotate Chp 4
Homework - Final Exam Study Guides will be passed out within the next couple of weeks. Don't fall behind! Stay proactive!

Learning Target(s): I CAN...gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, to access the credibility and accuracy of each source  and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following format for citation.

History

Warm Up -  #20

Lesson:

- Work on "Reform Movement Bumper Sticker"
Homework - Bumper Sticker due tomorrow

Learning Target(s): I CAN...clearly identify and provide examples of nationalism and sectionalism, while providing supportive detail to justify my answer. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/Speaking Activity

Lesson:

-"Mini Debate #2" - present

-Turn in Brainstorming, Article, and Research paper after your debate

Homework- NO HW

Learning Target: I can confidently state my opinions to a partner, small group, and the whole class.

Friday, May 5, 2017

Reminders:

May 5th - Mock Election Forms are due
May 5th - T-Shirt Forms are due

May 11th - Picnic Order are due

May 11-12 - Chicago Trip

June 12-16th - Final Exam Week

June 16th - Hand Wall

June 19th - 8th Grade Picnic

Volunteers are Needed! Sign Up Here!!!

June 20th - 8th Grade Farewell Breakfast

Volunteers are needed! Sign-Up Here!!!

ELA
Warm-Up : Learning Target 

Lesson:

- Turn in your Final Copy to your essay
- Preview The Outsiders
Homework - Final Exam Study Guides will be passed out within the next couple of weeks. Don't fall behind! Stay proactive!

Learning Target(s): I CAN...gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, to access the credibility and accuracy of each source  and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following format for citation.

History

Warm Up -  #19

Lesson:

- Preview Chapter 18
- Chapter 18 Vocab Chart
Homework - Study for chp 12 and 14 Quiz next Tuesday- extra credit study cards are due this next Monday

Learning Target(s): I CAN...clearly identify and provide examples of nationalism and sectionalism, while providing supportive detail to justify my answer. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR/Speaking Activity

Lesson:

-"Mini Debate #2 Research"

Homework- Be prepared to debate on Monday!

Learning Target: I can confidently state my opinions to a partner, small group, and the whole class.