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Thursday, December 8, 2016
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Monday, December 5, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
HOMEWORK
Math - Lesson 48
History - Chapters 13 & 14: read and notes (due Thursday)
Vocabulary - Unit 7: A-D (due Friday)
Writing - We are spending a large portion of tomorrow thinking about, writing, planning, and formatting how-to's. They should be set to fly solo after tomorrow. We're going to try to be done with them by Friday, so these aren't going to be massive papers. The vision is: 1 introductory paragraph, a body that presents instructions with a combination of words and images, 1 concluding paragraph.
Grammar - Tests over unit 2 may be taken Wed, Thurs, or Friday at student's discression. They have been given instructions on how to study and how to recognize what they should study and what they can skip.
Studying in general - I do recommend studying a little (maybe 15 minutes) every night.
Math - Lesson 48
History - Chapters 13 & 14: read and notes (due Thursday)
Vocabulary - Unit 7: A-D (due Friday)
Writing - We are spending a large portion of tomorrow thinking about, writing, planning, and formatting how-to's. They should be set to fly solo after tomorrow. We're going to try to be done with them by Friday, so these aren't going to be massive papers. The vision is: 1 introductory paragraph, a body that presents instructions with a combination of words and images, 1 concluding paragraph.
Grammar - Tests over unit 2 may be taken Wed, Thurs, or Friday at student's discression. They have been given instructions on how to study and how to recognize what they should study and what they can skip.
Studying in general - I do recommend studying a little (maybe 15 minutes) every night.
Monday, November 28, 2016
HOMEWORK
Math - Lesson 47 evens
History - Reach Chapter 13 and take notes (due Thursday morning)
Vocabulary - Unit 7: A-D (due Friday morning)
Grammar - TEST over unit 2 may be taken on WED, THURS, or FRI at student's discretion. (I will briefly quiz a student if they want to take it on W or T to make sure they've studied enough. We have gone over study techniques and self evaluation strategies a number of times at this point :)
Math - Lesson 47 evens
History - Reach Chapter 13 and take notes (due Thursday morning)
Vocabulary - Unit 7: A-D (due Friday morning)
Grammar - TEST over unit 2 may be taken on WED, THURS, or FRI at student's discretion. (I will briefly quiz a student if they want to take it on W or T to make sure they've studied enough. We have gone over study techniques and self evaluation strategies a number of times at this point :)
Monday, November 21, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
11/14
HOMEWORK
Writing - Come to school with a written list of 5 possible How To article topics. The goal is to find something interesting that is able to be demonstrated at school. Nothing too simple, but nothing so complex it would take hours to show how it is done.
Writing - Come to school with a written list of 5 possible How To article topics. The goal is to find something interesting that is able to be demonstrated at school. Nothing too simple, but nothing so complex it would take hours to show how it is done.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
11/8
HOMEWORK
Math - Lesson 41, evens
Math - Complete measurement calculations for reducing our classroom down to 3% of its size. (Should have finished in class)
Math - Lesson 41, evens
Math - Complete measurement calculations for reducing our classroom down to 3% of its size. (Should have finished in class)
Monday, November 7, 2016
11/7
HOMEWORK
None
TODAY
We spent the time we would usually have math, thinking about and praying for the Hickel family. We will have a classroom card for all the students to sign, tomorrow. Some students also wanted to make individual cards. They can give those to me tomorrow as well.
None
TODAY
We spent the time we would usually have math, thinking about and praying for the Hickel family. We will have a classroom card for all the students to sign, tomorrow. Some students also wanted to make individual cards. They can give those to me tomorrow as well.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
11/2
HOMEWORK
Math - Lesson 40, evens. STUDENTS MAY SKIP QUESTION 30.
Vocabulary - Unit 5 spelling and vocabulary test tomorrow
Math - Lesson 40, evens. STUDENTS MAY SKIP QUESTION 30.
Vocabulary - Unit 5 spelling and vocabulary test tomorrow
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Tuesday
HOMEWORK
Math - 39 odds
Vocabulary - unit 5 vocabulary and spelling test on Thursday
Writing - Create a material list and simple, numbered how to instructions for an easy art project or food creation
Math - 39 odds
Vocabulary - unit 5 vocabulary and spelling test on Thursday
Writing - Create a material list and simple, numbered how to instructions for an easy art project or food creation
Monday, October 31, 2016
Monday
HOMEWORK
Math - Lesson 38: evens
Vocabulary - Spelling and Vocab over unit 5 test on Thursday
HISTORY TEST INFO!
There is a small “5W’s” history exam this Wednesday over Conquistadores, Mary of Scotts, James I, Hideyoshi, and Jamestown. On these “5W’s” tests, students answer Who, What, Where, When, and Why for each of the topics (which have been pulled from the timeline that is up in our room).
An example: Sekigahara - Who: Mitsunari and Tokugawa. What: A battle. Where: Japan. When: October of 1600. Why: Mitsunari and Tokugawa were fighting over who would be Shogun of Japan.
The test will not allow notes, but students may pre-write their answers and study those up until the time of the test
Math - Lesson 38: evens
Vocabulary - Spelling and Vocab over unit 5 test on Thursday
HISTORY TEST INFO!
There is a small “5W’s” history exam this Wednesday over Conquistadores, Mary of Scotts, James I, Hideyoshi, and Jamestown. On these “5W’s” tests, students answer Who, What, Where, When, and Why for each of the topics (which have been pulled from the timeline that is up in our room).
An example: Sekigahara - Who: Mitsunari and Tokugawa. What: A battle. Where: Japan. When: October of 1600. Why: Mitsunari and Tokugawa were fighting over who would be Shogun of Japan.
The test will not allow notes, but students may pre-write their answers and study those up until the time of the test
Friday, October 28, 2016
Thursday, October 27, 2016
10/27
HOMEWORK
Math - Lesson 36, odds
Grammar - Practice book 2.3. Write a short paragraph demonstrating the proper use of subject pronouns and pronouns used as subject compliments.
History - Cornell notes for 10b. Beautiful notes for both parts are due on Monday, we started them in class today.
Writing - Write a one paragraph how-to, guiding students from one part of the school to another. The focus of this project is to practice writing instructions in a logical order that can be accurately followed.
Vocabulary - Exercise A-D due tomorrow. Tests next Thursday.
TODAY
Math - Subtracting fractions from whole numbers.
History - We reviewed the Cornell notes for 10a and selected the important information to transfer over into our beautiful notes. Students reflected on whether they were writing too many extra details, not enough details, or getting it juuuuuust right.
Grammar - Pronouns used as subjects (I am a teacher.) and subject compliments (The greatest teacher is she.)
Writing - We are studying how-to writing. Today, students worked on writing instructions in a logically progressing order.
Literature - Students are learning to read literature from a Christian world view by discussing when a story is Messed Up (from God's intended design) and Matched Up (with God's will).
Math - Lesson 36, odds
Grammar - Practice book 2.3. Write a short paragraph demonstrating the proper use of subject pronouns and pronouns used as subject compliments.
History - Cornell notes for 10b. Beautiful notes for both parts are due on Monday, we started them in class today.
Writing - Write a one paragraph how-to, guiding students from one part of the school to another. The focus of this project is to practice writing instructions in a logical order that can be accurately followed.
Vocabulary - Exercise A-D due tomorrow. Tests next Thursday.
TODAY
Math - Subtracting fractions from whole numbers.
History - We reviewed the Cornell notes for 10a and selected the important information to transfer over into our beautiful notes. Students reflected on whether they were writing too many extra details, not enough details, or getting it juuuuuust right.
Grammar - Pronouns used as subjects (I am a teacher.) and subject compliments (The greatest teacher is she.)
Writing - We are studying how-to writing. Today, students worked on writing instructions in a logically progressing order.
Literature - Students are learning to read literature from a Christian world view by discussing when a story is Messed Up (from God's intended design) and Matched Up (with God's will).
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
10/26
HOMEWORK
Math - 35: evens
History - Cornell notes over chapter 10a
Vocabulary - Unit 5: A-D due Friday
Grammar - Practice book page 2.2 and Apply It Now from Voyages Book
Writing - Writer's Corner and Activity C from page 256 - 257 in Voyages Book
CURRENT EVENTS!
I'm using this second trimester to transition into a more centers-based class structure. Students are divided into small groups and cycle through various activities such as literature circle, grammar practice, writer's workshop, independent reading, and so forth. As students progress through their centers, I either set up at a particularly tricky activity, or go from group to group making informal assessments and providing support.
I love running my classroom this way! It is incredibly dynamic! It allows me to give a lot of individualized attention, students can work at the pace that suits them best, and students are often free to choose to work with partners, in groups, or work independently, depending on their preferred learning style.
We're still in the training period, but I've been quite pleased with how well the kids are doing with it!
You'll notice the homework list has grown significantly. This is because work not completed in their centers becomes homework. So much of what is listed above is expected to get mostly finished up at school.
Math - 35: evens
History - Cornell notes over chapter 10a
Vocabulary - Unit 5: A-D due Friday
Grammar - Practice book page 2.2 and Apply It Now from Voyages Book
Writing - Writer's Corner and Activity C from page 256 - 257 in Voyages Book
CURRENT EVENTS!
I'm using this second trimester to transition into a more centers-based class structure. Students are divided into small groups and cycle through various activities such as literature circle, grammar practice, writer's workshop, independent reading, and so forth. As students progress through their centers, I either set up at a particularly tricky activity, or go from group to group making informal assessments and providing support.
I love running my classroom this way! It is incredibly dynamic! It allows me to give a lot of individualized attention, students can work at the pace that suits them best, and students are often free to choose to work with partners, in groups, or work independently, depending on their preferred learning style.
We're still in the training period, but I've been quite pleased with how well the kids are doing with it!
You'll notice the homework list has grown significantly. This is because work not completed in their centers becomes homework. So much of what is listed above is expected to get mostly finished up at school.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
10/18
Homework
Math - Lesson 32: odds
Vocabulary/Spelling - Test tomorrow over unit 4
History - Beautiful Notes for chapter 9 (started in class)
Grammar - Optional re-tests tomorrow
Math - Lesson 32: odds
Vocabulary/Spelling - Test tomorrow over unit 4
History - Beautiful Notes for chapter 9 (started in class)
Grammar - Optional re-tests tomorrow
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