Remember, we have parent/teacher conferences tomorrow and Thursday! I probably will not made any new posts to the blog those days, but you should see a message from me again on Friday.
6th Language Arts: We read chapters 26-27 in Holes today and did another journal entry. We will read more in Holes tomorrow and Thursday.
7th Language Arts: We read "Papa's Parrot" and discussed the important points of the story.
8th Language Arts: The students did a vocabulary assignment and read pages 26-27 in their literature books. The focus of the lesson was on making predictions. They also learned a little about who O'Henry was and will be reading a story that he wrote tomorrow.
6th Social Studies: The "Intro and Conclusion" parts of the outline are due tomorrow. From there the students will begin turning the outline into an actual report by typing their information on the computers.
Spelling: Only students who didn't finish pages 33-34 in class have homework.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
September 28, 2009
6th Language Arts: We answered questions for Ch. 21-25. Only students who didn't get this done in class have homework.
7th Language Arts: To prepare for reading "Papa's Parrot," we worked on vocabulary. We also learned about context clues through a Smartboard lesson. The vocabulary assignment is due tomorrow.
8th Language Arts: The students answered questions about the story "The 11:59." Only those who did not finish in class have homework.
6th Social Studies: The "impact" part of the outline is due tomorrow.
6th Spelling: Lesson 5 is all about short u long u. Students wrote their words three times each.
7th Language Arts: To prepare for reading "Papa's Parrot," we worked on vocabulary. We also learned about context clues through a Smartboard lesson. The vocabulary assignment is due tomorrow.
8th Language Arts: The students answered questions about the story "The 11:59." Only those who did not finish in class have homework.
6th Social Studies: The "impact" part of the outline is due tomorrow.
6th Spelling: Lesson 5 is all about short u long u. Students wrote their words three times each.
Friday, September 25, 2009
September 25, 2009
6th Language Arts: We studied the word "beautiful" today to come up with more descriptive and precise synonyms to use in our writing and speaking.
7th Language Arts: The students worked on typing their wax museum report.
8th Language Arts: The students read "The 11:59."
6th Social Studies: We began the "impact" part of the outline today. This isn't due until Tuesday, so the only students who have homework are those who are behind.
Have a great weekend!
7th Language Arts: The students worked on typing their wax museum report.
8th Language Arts: The students read "The 11:59."
6th Social Studies: We began the "impact" part of the outline today. This isn't due until Tuesday, so the only students who have homework are those who are behind.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
September 24, 2009
AR: Tomorrow is midterm! This means that to have a 100% in AR, the students need to be at 50% of their goal.
6th Language Arts: Today we read ch. 24-25 in Holes. There is no homework.
7th Language Arts: We read "The Fall of the Hindenburgh" and analyzed what made it a nonfiction story. The handout is due tomorrow.
8th Language Arts: The students wrote a story together that focused on adding nonfictional details to a fiction story.
6th Social Studies: The "After" part of the outline is due tomorrow.
6th Spanish: We reviewed colors and numbers. The students enjoyed playing the SMARTboard games.
6th Language Arts: Today we read ch. 24-25 in Holes. There is no homework.
7th Language Arts: We read "The Fall of the Hindenburgh" and analyzed what made it a nonfiction story. The handout is due tomorrow.
8th Language Arts: The students wrote a story together that focused on adding nonfictional details to a fiction story.
6th Social Studies: The "After" part of the outline is due tomorrow.
6th Spanish: We reviewed colors and numbers. The students enjoyed playing the SMARTboard games.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
September 22, 2009
6th Language Arts: We answered questions for ch. 16-20 in Holes. Most students got this done in class today, but those who didn't have homework.
7th Language Arts: We talked more about fiction and nonfiction today, and the students have a vocabulary assignment to get prepared for the story we will be reading.
8th Language Arts: The students learned about Pullman Porters and did a vocabulary assignment to get prepared for the story they will be reading.
6th Social Studies: We began the outline for the wax museum today. The "before" part of the outline is due tomorrow.
6th Spelling: The assignment on pages 27-28 is due tomorrow.
7th Language Arts: We talked more about fiction and nonfiction today, and the students have a vocabulary assignment to get prepared for the story we will be reading.
8th Language Arts: The students learned about Pullman Porters and did a vocabulary assignment to get prepared for the story they will be reading.
6th Social Studies: We began the outline for the wax museum today. The "before" part of the outline is due tomorrow.
6th Spelling: The assignment on pages 27-28 is due tomorrow.
Monday, September 21, 2009
September 21, 2009
Reading Homework Reminder for 6th, 7th, 8th!
Each day I expect the students to read for at least twenty minutes. Doing this counts toward their language arts grade. They receive 5 points for each day they read, an extra 5 for reading on Saturday, and an extra 5 for reading on Sunday. However, I will not give them credit for reading unless three items are in the planner for that day: what they read, how long they read, and their parent's signature. I take the grade each Monday for the previous week. Please check your list of assignments for language arts to see how you are doing on this! Some students got excellent grades today, and some did not. I know those students can do better!
6th Language Arts: We read chapters 16-20 in Holes today.
7th Language Arts: Today we learned about fiction and nonfiction and also met the author Richard Peck.
8th Language Arts: Today we learned about fiction and nonfiction and also met the author Patricia McKissack.
6th Social Studies: The final note cards were due this morning. We are not spending any more time working on note cards in class. If a student is behind, they have a few options including coming to Before School Club at 7:30, staying in from recess, and working on them at home.
6th Spelling: We started Lesson 4 today. These words are all about long o short o.
Each day I expect the students to read for at least twenty minutes. Doing this counts toward their language arts grade. They receive 5 points for each day they read, an extra 5 for reading on Saturday, and an extra 5 for reading on Sunday. However, I will not give them credit for reading unless three items are in the planner for that day: what they read, how long they read, and their parent's signature. I take the grade each Monday for the previous week. Please check your list of assignments for language arts to see how you are doing on this! Some students got excellent grades today, and some did not. I know those students can do better!
6th Language Arts: We read chapters 16-20 in Holes today.
7th Language Arts: Today we learned about fiction and nonfiction and also met the author Richard Peck.
8th Language Arts: Today we learned about fiction and nonfiction and also met the author Patricia McKissack.
6th Social Studies: The final note cards were due this morning. We are not spending any more time working on note cards in class. If a student is behind, they have a few options including coming to Before School Club at 7:30, staying in from recess, and working on them at home.
6th Spelling: We started Lesson 4 today. These words are all about long o short o.
Friday, September 18, 2009
September 18, 2009
Have a great weekend, everyone!
6th Language Arts: The students need to finish answering the questions for chapters 11-15 of Holes this weekend.
7th & 8th Language Arts: The completed outline, including introduction and conclusion, is due on Monday.
6th Social Studies: The three impact cards are due on Monday. The students need to use their critical thinking skills and knowledge of their theme to tell about three ways their theme has impacted the world today. It may help to ask the question, "How would our world be different today if the theme had not happened?" The computer is not necessary for this part of the assignment. I expect the students to use their intelligent minds to form their answers!
6th Language Arts: The students need to finish answering the questions for chapters 11-15 of Holes this weekend.
7th & 8th Language Arts: The completed outline, including introduction and conclusion, is due on Monday.
6th Social Studies: The three impact cards are due on Monday. The students need to use their critical thinking skills and knowledge of their theme to tell about three ways their theme has impacted the world today. It may help to ask the question, "How would our world be different today if the theme had not happened?" The computer is not necessary for this part of the assignment. I expect the students to use their intelligent minds to form their answers!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
September 17, 2009
Happy Constitution Day!
6th Lang. Arts: We read ch. 14-15 in Holes today, studied more vocabulary words, and played a vocabulary game on the smartboard. Later in the afternoon, we had a lesson about transition words-what they are and how to use them. The students will be putting their new knowledge to use soon when they write their research paper for the wax museum project.
7th Lang. Arts: The part of the outline for the "impact" is due tomorrow. Some students finished this in class today and others took it home for homework.
8th Lang. Arts: The part of the outline for the "impact" is due tomorrow. Some students finished this in class today and others took it home for homework.
6th Social Studies: We celebrated Constitution Day by reviewing the information at http://www.usconstitution.net/constkids4.html. I then invited the students to enter a poster contest. This is totally optional but would be a fun project for those who are interested.
6th Spanish: We had so much fun today learning colors!
6th Lang. Arts: We read ch. 14-15 in Holes today, studied more vocabulary words, and played a vocabulary game on the smartboard. Later in the afternoon, we had a lesson about transition words-what they are and how to use them. The students will be putting their new knowledge to use soon when they write their research paper for the wax museum project.
7th Lang. Arts: The part of the outline for the "impact" is due tomorrow. Some students finished this in class today and others took it home for homework.
8th Lang. Arts: The part of the outline for the "impact" is due tomorrow. Some students finished this in class today and others took it home for homework.
6th Social Studies: We celebrated Constitution Day by reviewing the information at http://www.usconstitution.net/constkids4.html. I then invited the students to enter a poster contest. This is totally optional but would be a fun project for those who are interested.
6th Spanish: We had so much fun today learning colors!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
September 16, 2009
Another busy day flew by! This is what we accomplished.
6th Lang. Arts: We read chapters 11-13 in Holes and discussed vocabulary. There is no homework.
7th Lang. Arts: The students worked on their "impact" cards. I also checked their outlines from yesterday.
8th Lang. Arts: The students worked on their "impact" cards. I also checked their outlines from yesterday.
6th Social Studies: The students are working on finishing their research for the "after" cards. However, quite a few students are still behind on the "before" and "during" cards. They need to be working hard at home to get caught up on these.
6th Art: We wrote poems and began cloth people.
7th Art: We started line designs today.
8th Art: The students continued working on their pinatas. The second layer of newspaper on their balloons is drying right now!
6th Lang. Arts: We read chapters 11-13 in Holes and discussed vocabulary. There is no homework.
7th Lang. Arts: The students worked on their "impact" cards. I also checked their outlines from yesterday.
8th Lang. Arts: The students worked on their "impact" cards. I also checked their outlines from yesterday.
6th Social Studies: The students are working on finishing their research for the "after" cards. However, quite a few students are still behind on the "before" and "during" cards. They need to be working hard at home to get caught up on these.
6th Art: We wrote poems and began cloth people.
7th Art: We started line designs today.
8th Art: The students continued working on their pinatas. The second layer of newspaper on their balloons is drying right now!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Sept. 15, 2009
6th Language Arts: Today we had to back up and review chapters 6-10. I also went over the questions from the previous assignment with them and showed them how to find the answers in the chapters because most students did not do well on them. Those students need to fix their answers tonight and turn them back in tomorrow.
7th Language Arts: The outline for the "after" note cards is due tomorrow.
8th Language Arts: The outline for the "after" note cards is due tomorrow.
Social Studies: We are researching for the "after" note cards right now. However, some students are still behind on the "before" and "during" cards.
Spelling: Lesson 3 is about the long i and short i. The students wrote their words three times each and did pages 21-22 in the book. Those who did not finish in class have homework.
7th Language Arts: The outline for the "after" note cards is due tomorrow.
8th Language Arts: The outline for the "after" note cards is due tomorrow.
Social Studies: We are researching for the "after" note cards right now. However, some students are still behind on the "before" and "during" cards.
Spelling: Lesson 3 is about the long i and short i. The students wrote their words three times each and did pages 21-22 in the book. Those who did not finish in class have homework.
Friday, September 11, 2009
September 11, 2009
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Remember, there is no school Monday!
6th Language Arts: We studied the overused word "good" and learned to increase our vocabulary by using more exact synonyms for "good." We also took a spelling test. There is no homework.
*Sixth graders, remember to show your parents your mail and bring your empty folder back to school next week!
7th Language Arts: Today we began research for the 3rd group of notecards, the "after" cards. Some students are still trying to get their outlines caught up for the "before" and "during" cards. At this point those students have late grades and need to work hard to get caught up this weekend.
8th Language Arts: Today we began research for the 3rd group of notecards, the "after" cards. Some students are still trying to get their outlines caught up for the "before" and "during" cards. At this point, those students have late grades and need to work hard to get caught up this weekend.
6th Social Studies: We worked more on our notecards and checklists today. The second group of notecards, the "during" cards is due on Tuesday along with the completed checklist. Many students are still working on the "before" cards and checklist. These students have late grades now. I hope everyone works hard this weekend to get their notecards and checklists finished and has them ready to turn in on Tuesday.
6th Art: We finished our leaf prints today and will be starting a new project next week.
7th Art: The students finished drawing portraits and will be starting something new next week.
8th Art: It is time to begin our annual tradition of making pinatas. Today the students came up with their idea, starting tearing the newspaper, and a couple even began the paper mache process.
6th Language Arts: We studied the overused word "good" and learned to increase our vocabulary by using more exact synonyms for "good." We also took a spelling test. There is no homework.
*Sixth graders, remember to show your parents your mail and bring your empty folder back to school next week!
7th Language Arts: Today we began research for the 3rd group of notecards, the "after" cards. Some students are still trying to get their outlines caught up for the "before" and "during" cards. At this point those students have late grades and need to work hard to get caught up this weekend.
8th Language Arts: Today we began research for the 3rd group of notecards, the "after" cards. Some students are still trying to get their outlines caught up for the "before" and "during" cards. At this point, those students have late grades and need to work hard to get caught up this weekend.
6th Social Studies: We worked more on our notecards and checklists today. The second group of notecards, the "during" cards is due on Tuesday along with the completed checklist. Many students are still working on the "before" cards and checklist. These students have late grades now. I hope everyone works hard this weekend to get their notecards and checklists finished and has them ready to turn in on Tuesday.
6th Art: We finished our leaf prints today and will be starting a new project next week.
7th Art: The students finished drawing portraits and will be starting something new next week.
8th Art: It is time to begin our annual tradition of making pinatas. Today the students came up with their idea, starting tearing the newspaper, and a couple even began the paper mache process.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
September 10, 2009
Hello there! I am curious if anyone has started reading this blog yet. If you do, would you please comment on this post or send me a quick email so I know I have an audience? : )
6th Language Arts: We answered the questions that go along with chapters 6-10 in Holes. The students who did not get this finished in class have homework.
7th Language Arts: The outline (part III) for the second group of notecards, the "during" cards, is due tomorrow.
8th Language Arts: The outline (part III) for the second group of notecards, the "during" cards, is due tomorrow.
6th Social Studies: We had to take a step back today and look at the first group of notecards, the "before" cards again. I gave the students a checklist to check their cards with. If they are not able to check something on the checklist, they need to re-do or revise the notecard until everything on the list can be checked off. When they come to class tomorrow, I expect them to have the three "before" cards completely done with everything checked off on the checklist.
Spelling: Last week the class did so well on the spelling test that they earned a game of Sparkle today. They need to study tonight for tomorrow's test; I hope they do as well as they did last week!
Spanish: The students were so excited to start Spanish today. We learned numbers and practiced counting.
AR: All goals are set! Please visit with your child about what they are currently reading and what their goal for the quarter is.
Again, if you read this, please let me know!
6th Language Arts: We answered the questions that go along with chapters 6-10 in Holes. The students who did not get this finished in class have homework.
7th Language Arts: The outline (part III) for the second group of notecards, the "during" cards, is due tomorrow.
8th Language Arts: The outline (part III) for the second group of notecards, the "during" cards, is due tomorrow.
6th Social Studies: We had to take a step back today and look at the first group of notecards, the "before" cards again. I gave the students a checklist to check their cards with. If they are not able to check something on the checklist, they need to re-do or revise the notecard until everything on the list can be checked off. When they come to class tomorrow, I expect them to have the three "before" cards completely done with everything checked off on the checklist.
Spelling: Last week the class did so well on the spelling test that they earned a game of Sparkle today. They need to study tonight for tomorrow's test; I hope they do as well as they did last week!
Spanish: The students were so excited to start Spanish today. We learned numbers and practiced counting.
AR: All goals are set! Please visit with your child about what they are currently reading and what their goal for the quarter is.
Again, if you read this, please let me know!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
September 9, 2009
Hello! Here is what happened today.
6th Language Arts: We read Holes chapters 9-10 and wrote a journal entry. Only students who did not finish their entry in class have homework.
7th Language Arts: The students researched some more for the wax museum, and I checked the first part of their outlines.
8th Language Arts: The students researched some more for the wax museum. I will be checking their outlines tomorrow.
7th-8th Art: We finished our cubes. Stop by and look in the display case by the office to see them. They look great!
6th Art: We started leaf prints today. The students will need to bring leaves again on Friday.
6th Language Arts: We read Holes chapters 9-10 and wrote a journal entry. Only students who did not finish their entry in class have homework.
7th Language Arts: The students researched some more for the wax museum, and I checked the first part of their outlines.
8th Language Arts: The students researched some more for the wax museum. I will be checking their outlines tomorrow.
7th-8th Art: We finished our cubes. Stop by and look in the display case by the office to see them. They look great!
6th Art: We started leaf prints today. The students will need to bring leaves again on Friday.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
September 8, 2009
I hope everyone had a fun weekend and enjoyed the extra day off! Sixth graders, remember to bring those leaves tomorrow. Here is a snapshot of our busy day.
6th Lang. Arts: I entered the first reading homework grades this morning. Some of the grades were good and others not so great. Remember to check grades online to see how the reading homework grade impacts the overall grade. Homework tonight is to finish reading chapter 7 and read chapter 8 in Holes.
7th Lang. Arts: I entered the first reading homework grades this morning. Some of the grades were good and others not so great. Remember to check grades online to see how the reading homework impacts the overall grade. The first part of the Wax Museum outline is due tomorrow. Some students finished this in class and others will have to finish it at home tonight.
8th Lang. Arts: I entered the first reading homework grades this morning. Some of the grades were good and others not so great. Remember to check grades online to see how the reading homework impacts the overall grade. The first part of the Wax Museum outline is due tomorrow. Some students finished this in class and others will have to finish it at home tonight.
6th Social Studies: The first three notecards for the Wax Museum are due tomorrow. I reminded the students to check the rubric to see how I will be grading these.
6th Spelling: We began Lesson 2 today, and our words focus on long e and short e. The students need to write each word three times and also do pages 15-16 in their spelling book. Both of these assignments are due in the morning, but some students may have finished them in class today.
6th Lang. Arts: I entered the first reading homework grades this morning. Some of the grades were good and others not so great. Remember to check grades online to see how the reading homework grade impacts the overall grade. Homework tonight is to finish reading chapter 7 and read chapter 8 in Holes.
7th Lang. Arts: I entered the first reading homework grades this morning. Some of the grades were good and others not so great. Remember to check grades online to see how the reading homework impacts the overall grade. The first part of the Wax Museum outline is due tomorrow. Some students finished this in class and others will have to finish it at home tonight.
8th Lang. Arts: I entered the first reading homework grades this morning. Some of the grades were good and others not so great. Remember to check grades online to see how the reading homework impacts the overall grade. The first part of the Wax Museum outline is due tomorrow. Some students finished this in class and others will have to finish it at home tonight.
6th Social Studies: The first three notecards for the Wax Museum are due tomorrow. I reminded the students to check the rubric to see how I will be grading these.
6th Spelling: We began Lesson 2 today, and our words focus on long e and short e. The students need to write each word three times and also do pages 15-16 in their spelling book. Both of these assignments are due in the morning, but some students may have finished them in class today.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
September 3, 2009
Whew! Our day was action packed and flew by quickly. The students are bringing home two important pieces of paper today-be on the lookout for those.
6th Language Arts: We began researching for our wax museum project. No homework.
7th Language Arts: We began researching for our wax museum project. No homework.
8th Language Arts: We began researching for our wax museum project. No homework.
Social Studies: I gave the students their packets of directions and how they will be graded on the wax museum project. No homework.
Spelling: I showed the students how to use Spelling City, and they began studying for their test tomorrow. Homework-study for test!
6th Language Arts: We began researching for our wax museum project. No homework.
7th Language Arts: We began researching for our wax museum project. No homework.
8th Language Arts: We began researching for our wax museum project. No homework.
Social Studies: I gave the students their packets of directions and how they will be graded on the wax museum project. No homework.
Spelling: I showed the students how to use Spelling City, and they began studying for their test tomorrow. Homework-study for test!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
September 2, 2009
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