Week 19 (December 17-21, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: Show language arts abilities by taking final exam for 2nd quarter. HW: get childhood book and put in backpack for class tomorrow (worth points!)
T: Childhood book day! Discuss story elements of favorite childhood books. HW: practice geography knowledge
W: (double social studies) Geography bee! HW: none
TH: (early release) Topic preview for 3rd quarter. HW: have a good break!
F: no school for students. Happy winter break!
Social Studies:
M: Continue buildup to WWII. Review topics for tomorrow’s test. HW: study for exam tomorrow.
T: Show social studies knowledge by taking final exam for 2nd quarter. HW: study geography
W: Practice geography knowledge by participating in the geography bee! HW: none
TH: (early release) Topic preview for 3rd quarter. HW: have a good break!
F: no school for students. Happy winter break!
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, “Global Conflict- World War II”
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Week 18 Activities and Homework
Week 18 (December 10-14, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: Review Vocab #9 list. Continue A Christmas Carol. HW: read assigned part of ACC and make 2 sides of book cube (write explanations too).
T: Review adverbs. Continue A Christmas Carol. HW: study Vocab #9 words, read ACC.
W: QUIZ on Vocab #9 (cards due). Discuss themes of A Christmas Carol. HW: read ACC, make 2 more sides of book cube, write explanations.
TH: Learn library research skills. HW: read ACC, make last 2 sides of book cube, write explanations.
F: DUE: reading log and book cube. Review for quarter final (on Monday). HW: study for final on Monday.
Social Studies:
M: Review effects of Great Depression on the US and the world. Finish timelines. HW: none
T: Learn about Japanese and German aggression in the 1930s, leading to the start of WWII. HW: none
W: Learn about the beginnings of WWII. HW: none
TH: Practice analyzing primary sources. HW: finish write-up of primary source.
F: DUE: primary source worksheet. Discuss beginning of WWII. Review for quarter final (on Tuesday). HW: study for final on Tuesday.
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, “Global Conflict- World War II”
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century
Language Arts:
M: Review Vocab #9 list. Continue A Christmas Carol. HW: read assigned part of ACC and make 2 sides of book cube (write explanations too).
T: Review adverbs. Continue A Christmas Carol. HW: study Vocab #9 words, read ACC.
W: QUIZ on Vocab #9 (cards due). Discuss themes of A Christmas Carol. HW: read ACC, make 2 more sides of book cube, write explanations.
TH: Learn library research skills. HW: read ACC, make last 2 sides of book cube, write explanations.
F: DUE: reading log and book cube. Review for quarter final (on Monday). HW: study for final on Monday.
Social Studies:
M: Review effects of Great Depression on the US and the world. Finish timelines. HW: none
T: Learn about Japanese and German aggression in the 1930s, leading to the start of WWII. HW: none
W: Learn about the beginnings of WWII. HW: none
TH: Practice analyzing primary sources. HW: finish write-up of primary source.
F: DUE: primary source worksheet. Discuss beginning of WWII. Review for quarter final (on Tuesday). HW: study for final on Tuesday.
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, “Global Conflict- World War II”
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Week 17 Activities and Homework
Week 17 (December 3-7, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: Recognize adverbs. Vocab #9. Journal writing. HW: begin making Vocab #9 cards.
T: Progress assessment- language arts skills. Intro to story. HW: none
W: (early release) AIMS writing practice. HW: Read chapters (to be announced)
TH: Practice adverbs. Discuss character development in novels. HW: read chapters (to be announced)
F: Practice Vocab #9. Discuss foreshadowing in novels. HW: read book for reading log (due next week!)
Social Studies:
M: Review the events of WWI and its effects. Create timeline of American history. HW: study 50 states! And CA #6, Q 1
T: Geography quiz. Continue reviewing effects of WWI, Great Depression on world conditions. HW: CA #6, Qs 2-3
W: (early release) AIMS writing practice. HW: CA #6, Q4
TH: Learn about procedures for high school registration. HW: CA #6, Q5
F: DUE: CA #6. Discuss factors that led to beginning of WWII. 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, “Global Conflict- World War II”
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Language Arts:
M: Recognize adverbs. Vocab #9. Journal writing. HW: begin making Vocab #9 cards.
T: Progress assessment- language arts skills. Intro to story. HW: none
W: (early release) AIMS writing practice. HW: Read chapters (to be announced)
TH: Practice adverbs. Discuss character development in novels. HW: read chapters (to be announced)
F: Practice Vocab #9. Discuss foreshadowing in novels. HW: read book for reading log (due next week!)
Social Studies:
M: Review the events of WWI and its effects. Create timeline of American history. HW: study 50 states! And CA #6, Q 1
T: Geography quiz. Continue reviewing effects of WWI, Great Depression on world conditions. HW: CA #6, Qs 2-3
W: (early release) AIMS writing practice. HW: CA #6, Q4
TH: Learn about procedures for high school registration. HW: CA #6, Q5
F: DUE: CA #6. Discuss factors that led to beginning of WWII. 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, “Global Conflict- World War II”
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
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