Take your Vocab #8 quiz by going to this link: (DO NOT DO THIS until Mrs. Petry tells you to do so)
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1188123.html
Review for the Constitution and Government test by playing these games:
http://www.quia.com/hm/282008.html
http://www.quia.com/ba/90951.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/231945.html
Review for the 50 States quiz by using:
http://www.primarygames.com/states/start.htm
http://www.sporcle.com/games/states.php
Practice your typing here: (TURN OFF THE SOUND)
http://www.freetypinggame.net/play.asp
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Week 16 Activities and Homework
Week 16 (November 26-30, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: Use 6 Traits of writing to analyze writing samples. Begin revising essays. HW: none
T: Continue revising essays, using the 6 Traits rubric. HW: study Vocab #8 words for quiz.
W: QUIZ on Vocab #8 (cards due). Type essay revisions. HW: work on final draft of c/c essay if necessary.
TH: Finish essay revisions. DUE at end of class: final copy of c/c essay. HW: none.
F: Begin story selection. Vocab #9. HW: make cards for Vocab #9 and work on reading log book.
Social Studies:
M: Review learning goals. Learn about electoral college. HW: none
T: Discuss citizen rights and responsibilities. HW: study for unit test.
W: Review government topics for unit test on Friday. HW: study for unit test.
TH: Review government topics for unit test on Friday. HW: study for unit test.
F: UNIT TEST on Constitution and government. Geography knowledge quiz. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Language Arts:
M: Use 6 Traits of writing to analyze writing samples. Begin revising essays. HW: none
T: Continue revising essays, using the 6 Traits rubric. HW: study Vocab #8 words for quiz.
W: QUIZ on Vocab #8 (cards due). Type essay revisions. HW: work on final draft of c/c essay if necessary.
TH: Finish essay revisions. DUE at end of class: final copy of c/c essay. HW: none.
F: Begin story selection. Vocab #9. HW: make cards for Vocab #9 and work on reading log book.
Social Studies:
M: Review learning goals. Learn about electoral college. HW: none
T: Discuss citizen rights and responsibilities. HW: study for unit test.
W: Review government topics for unit test on Friday. HW: study for unit test.
TH: Review government topics for unit test on Friday. HW: study for unit test.
F: UNIT TEST on Constitution and government. Geography knowledge quiz. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Week 15 Activities and Homework
Week 15 (November 19-23, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: Review nouns and verbs. Continue revising and editing practice (6 Traits). HW: nouns and verbs worksheet
T: Practice using words from Vocab #8. Continue revising and editing practice (6 Traits). HW: finish Vocab #8 cards
W: (double social studies- video) HW: practice Vocab #8 cards
TH: no school. Happy Thanksgiving!
F: no school. Happy weekend!
Social Studies:
M: Compare and contrast Arizona and national gov’t. HW: none
T: Continue c/c of Arizona and national gov’t. Review game! HW: none
W: Learn about the jury process and its importance. HW: none
TH: no school. Happy Thanksgiving!
F: no school. Happy weekend!
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Language Arts:
M: Review nouns and verbs. Continue revising and editing practice (6 Traits). HW: nouns and verbs worksheet
T: Practice using words from Vocab #8. Continue revising and editing practice (6 Traits). HW: finish Vocab #8 cards
W: (double social studies- video) HW: practice Vocab #8 cards
TH: no school. Happy Thanksgiving!
F: no school. Happy weekend!
Social Studies:
M: Compare and contrast Arizona and national gov’t. HW: none
T: Continue c/c of Arizona and national gov’t. Review game! HW: none
W: Learn about the jury process and its importance. HW: none
TH: no school. Happy Thanksgiving!
F: no school. Happy weekend!
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Monday, November 12, 2007
Week 14 Activities and Homework
Week 14 (November 12-16, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: no school (Veteran’s Day)
T: Review Vocab #7. Study more examples of setting mood. HW: study Vocab #7 cards
W: QUIZ on Vocab #7. (cards due). Continue tone and mood. HW: none
TH: Introduce Vocab #8. Look at examples of 6 Traits; begin revising essays. HW: begin vocab #8 cards.
F: Continue revising essays. HW: finish vocab #8 cards.
Social Studies:
M: no school (Veteran’s Day)
T: Review 3 branches, checks & balances. Gather info for government poster. HW: write 3 sections of gov’t topic.
W: Learn about important Supreme Court cases. Research topics. HW: write 2 sections of gov’t topic; put together front of poster.
TH: Continue study of government. Learn about citizen rights. HW: put diagram on back of poster.
F: DUE: gov’t topic poster. Discuss topics. Learn about citizen rights. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Language Arts:
M: no school (Veteran’s Day)
T: Review Vocab #7. Study more examples of setting mood. HW: study Vocab #7 cards
W: QUIZ on Vocab #7. (cards due). Continue tone and mood. HW: none
TH: Introduce Vocab #8. Look at examples of 6 Traits; begin revising essays. HW: begin vocab #8 cards.
F: Continue revising essays. HW: finish vocab #8 cards.
Social Studies:
M: no school (Veteran’s Day)
T: Review 3 branches, checks & balances. Gather info for government poster. HW: write 3 sections of gov’t topic.
W: Learn about important Supreme Court cases. Research topics. HW: write 2 sections of gov’t topic; put together front of poster.
TH: Continue study of government. Learn about citizen rights. HW: put diagram on back of poster.
F: DUE: gov’t topic poster. Discuss topics. Learn about citizen rights. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Week 13 Activities and Homework
Week 13 (November 5-9, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: Practice adjectives. Create story with suspenseful tone, mood. HW: none.
T: Vocab #7. Continue writing suspenseful story. HW: begin cards for Vocab #7.
W: (early release) Look at examples of various tones and moods. HW: finish cards for Vocab #7.
TH: Revise compare/contrast (Poe) essay. Practice Vocab #7 words. HW: none.
F: Continue revising Poe essay. HW: none.
Social Studies:
M: Continue discussion of political parties. Diagram 3 branches of government. HW: find one news article about someone running for president; bring to class.
T: DUE: article on someone running for president. Learn about presidential elections. HW: none.
W: (early release) Begin research on government topic for project. HW: look up website on gov’t topic.
TH: QUIZ on Preamble. Continue research on government topic for project. HW: none
F: Put together information on government topic. HW: none.
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Language Arts:
M: Practice adjectives. Create story with suspenseful tone, mood. HW: none.
T: Vocab #7. Continue writing suspenseful story. HW: begin cards for Vocab #7.
W: (early release) Look at examples of various tones and moods. HW: finish cards for Vocab #7.
TH: Revise compare/contrast (Poe) essay. Practice Vocab #7 words. HW: none.
F: Continue revising Poe essay. HW: none.
Social Studies:
M: Continue discussion of political parties. Diagram 3 branches of government. HW: find one news article about someone running for president; bring to class.
T: DUE: article on someone running for president. Learn about presidential elections. HW: none.
W: (early release) Begin research on government topic for project. HW: look up website on gov’t topic.
TH: QUIZ on Preamble. Continue research on government topic for project. HW: none
F: Put together information on government topic. HW: none.
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Links for 11-2-07
If you have finished the rough draft of your Poe compare/contrast essay, read the following story and play a game:
Short Story- There's a Man Hitting Me
Practice with Figures of Speech (Idioms)
Short Story- There's a Man Hitting Me
Practice with Figures of Speech (Idioms)
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