Ms Craft

Advanced seminar week of 3/23-3/27

Monday, March 23, 2009

We grades pages 120-123 in the vocab book. Also, we graded the reading strategy 4-6 quiz the students took on Friday. The students began notes on reading strategies 7-9. Download Notes on Reading Strategies 7-9

Homework: Lesson 10 vocab test: Wed. 3/25. Finish the novel, Cryptid Hunters by Thurs. 3/26.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Today the students practiced the 7-9 reading strategies, meaning in context, drawing conclusions, making inferences, and fact/opinion. Next, they reviewed the strategies before taking a quiz on the strategies. They also read the novel, Cryptid Hunters.

Homework: Vocab lesson 10 test: Wed. 3/25. Finish Cryptid Hunters by Thurs. and return books.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

We graded the 7-9 reading strategy quiz. They took the lesson 10 vocab test. The students were asked to pretend to be the author of Cryptid Hunters, Roland Smith and write a sequel to the novel. They had to brainstorm the entire novel using a map or outline and then write the prologue only.

Homework: Finish the novel and the brainstorm of the sequel and write a prologue by Mon. 3/30.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

The students took notes on the reading strategies 10-12 and practiced the strategies. They had time in class to work on their Cryptid Hunters assignment. Download Notes on Reading Strategies 10-12

Homework: Cryptid Hunters assignment due: Mon. 3/30. Cryptid Hunters book due: Mon. 3/30.

Friday, March 27, 2009

The students completed a math unravel on the volume of a cone to prepare for the CRCT. We reviewed reading strategies 10-12 and then took a quiz on the strategies. They had time to work on the Cryptid Hunter assignment.

Homework: Finish the Cryptid Hunter assignment by Mon. 3/30. Return the novel on Mon. 3/30.

Onlevel seminar week of 3/23-3/27

Monday, March 23, 2009

We graded pages 122-123 in the vocab book. We also grade the reading strategy 4-6 quiz that the students took on Friday. The students began notes on the next reading strategies 7-9. Download Notes on Reading Strategies 7-9

Homework: Complete pages 120-121 in the vocab book by Tues. 3/24. Lesson 10 vocab test: Thurs. 3/26.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

We graded pages 120-121 in the vocab book. The students finished the practice on reading strategies 7-9 meaning in context, drawing conclusions, making inferences, and fact/opinion. After a quick review of the strategies, the students took a quiz on the strategies 7-9.

Homework: Lesson 10 vocab test: Thurs. 3/26.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

We graded the 7-9 reading strategy quiz. We also played a review game for the lesson 10 vocab test.

Homework: Lesson 10 vocab test: Thurs. 3/26.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

The students took the lesson 10 vocab test. We took notes on reading strategies 10-12 and practiced the strategies. Download Notes on Reading Strategies 10 -12.

Homework: Pleasure read the novel you checked out of the media center on 3/18.

Friday, March 27,2009

We practiced math with a math unravel on the volume of a cone. We reviewed and then took the 10-12 reading strategies quiz. Students were given information about the expectations for Olympic week.

Homework: Pleasure read and bring your novel to class next week. Also, wear your black shirt for the Olympics.

On-Level Seminar week of 3/16-3/20

Monday, March 16, 2009

The students took notes on three reading strategies and they practiced the three strategies. I am attaching the notes to this blog so the students who are absent may print them out at home. Download Reading Strategy Notes as student copies I collected book reports early for extra credit.

Homework: Book report due: Tues. 3/17.

Tuesday, March 1

I collected the book reports. We reviewed the first three reading strategies and then the students took a quiz on the three strategies. We also went to the media center to return books and check out a new book.

Homework: Several students did not turn in their book report today, so they can turn it in for the next 3 days for a late grade. If they use a homework pass tomorrow, it will not be counted late.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 

We graded the main idea, facts/details, and sequencing quiz. The students took notes on cause and effect, compare/contrast, and predictions. Iam attaching the notes we took on cause/effect, compare/contrast, and predictions. Download Reading Strategies 4-6 notes  

Homework: Pleasure read.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

The students completed the graphic organizer on lesson 10 vocabulary.

Homework: Complete pages 122-123 by Mon. 3/23.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Today the students completed a math unravel as a math review for the CRCT. We reviewed strategies 4-6, cause/effect, compare/contrast and predictions. The students then took a quiz on the three strategies.

Homework: Finish pages 122-123 by Mon. 3/23.

Advanced Content Seminar week of 3/16-3/20

Monday, March 16, 2009

The students took notes on three reading strategies. We practiced what they learned about these strategies by reading short paragraphs. I am attaching a copy of these notes so the students who were absent coul download a copy of the notes.Download Reading Strategy Notes as student copies

Homework: Finish reading chapter 20 by Wed. 3/18.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

We reviewed the first three reading strategies. The students took a quiz on the first three strategies. They also had time to read the novel, Cryptid Hunters.

Homework: Finish up to Chapter 20 by Wed. 3/18.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

The students took Cryptid Hunters Comprehension Quiz 2. We graded the main idea, facts and details, and sequencing quiz. The students took notes on cause and effect, compare and contrast, and predictions. I am attaching the notes we took on cause/effect, compare/contrast, predictions. Download Reading Strategies 4-6 notes

Homework: Read to chapter 25 by Friday, 3/20.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

The students viewed a Power Point slide show on the lesson 10 vocab words. They worked on the lesson 10 review pages (120-123).

HomeworK: Finish pages 120-123 by Monday, 3/23. Read to chapter 29 by Monday, 3/23.

Friday, March 20, 2009

We completed a math unravel today to review for the CRCT. We reviewed the reading strategies 4-6 cause/effect, compare/contrast, and predictions. The students then took a quiz on strategies 4-6.

Homework: Finish pages 12-123 by Mon. 3/23. Read to chapter 29 in Cryptid Hunters.

 

Advanced seminar week of 3/9-3/13

Monday, March 9, 2009

We graded pages 105-116 in the vocab book. The students read from the novel, Cryptid Hunters.

Homework: Lesson 7, 8, & 9 vocab test: Thurs. 3.12.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The students used the class to read the novel, Cryptid Hunters since I do not have enough books to check out to each of them.

Homework: Study for the lesson 7, 8 & 9 vocab test: Thurs. 3/12.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

With advisement today the classes were shortened so the students played a review game to prepare for the lesson 7, 8 & 9 vocab test on Thurs.

Homework: Study for the lesson 7, 8, & 9 test: Thurs. 3/12.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

The students took the lesson 7, 8, & 9 vocab test. I checked out Cryptid Hunter books to the students today. They took the first of the Cryptid Hunter comprehension quizzes today and then read the remainder of the period.

Homework: Read Cryptid Hunters up to chapter 17 by Mon. 3/16.

Friday, March 13, 2009

There was no class today since we had the mock writing test during morning connections, the students had connections during blocks 6 & 7.

Homework: Finish reading up to chapter 17 in Cryptid Hunters.

On-level Seminar week of 3/9-3/13

Monday, March 9, 2009

We started the review of lessons 7-9 in the vocab book. The students completed the rest of pages 105-116 in the vocab book in class and they will finish what they did not complete in class at home.

Homework: Finish pages 105-116 in the vocab book. Lesson 7, 8, & 9 Vocab test: Thurs. 3/12.  Book report due: Tues. March 17th.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

We graded the lesson 7,8 &9 vocab review (pages. 105-116). We started the review game for the vocab test.

Homework: Study for lesson 7, 8, & 9 test: Thurs. 3/12. Book Report due: Tues. 3/17.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

With advisement today the classes were shortened so the students played a review game for the lesson 7, 8, & 9 vocab test on Thurs.

Homework: Study for the lesson 7, 8, & 9 vocab test: Thurs. 3/12. Book report due: Tues. 3/17.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

The students took the lesson 7, 8, & 9 vocab test. After the test they read their novel or worked on the rough draft of their book report.

Homework: Book report due: Tues. 3/19.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Because we had the mock writing test in homeroom today, classes were short and we did not have blocks 6 and 7. The students practiced reading comprehension skills on skills tutor.

Homework: Finish reading your novel. Book report due: Tues. 3/17.

On-level seminar week of 3/2-3/6

Monday, March 2, 2009

The students took a pop quiz on the research process. We reviewed the lesson 9 terms and graded the graphic organizer. We read page 104 together and the students completed the 6 questions on page 104. They had time in class to work on page 103. They also read their novels in class.

Homework: Finish page 103 in the vocab book. Bring your novel to class daily to read. Lesson 9 vocab quiz: Friday, 3/6.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

We graded pages 103 and 104 in the vocab book. I collected the purple folders to grade. The students wrote a research reflection paragraph. They worked on pages 101 and 102 in the vocab book.

Homework: Finish pages 101 and 102 by Wed. 3/4. Read your novel.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 

We graded pages 101 and 102 in the vocab book. The students  were split in two teams and we played a review game for the vocab quiz on Friday. The students were reminded to bring their novels to class to read tomorrow. They will have the book report guidelines and can take start the rough draft book report and notes from the book.

Homework: Bring your novel to read in class on Thurs. Study for the lesson 9 vocab quiz on Friday, 3/6.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

I handed out the next book report rubric. We reviewed the rubric guidelines. We finished the review game for the lesson 9 vocab quiz. The students had time to read their novels.

Homework: Study for lesson 9 quiz Friday, 3/6. Book report due: Tues. March 17.

Friday, March 6, 2009

The students completed a math unravel to review math skills. They took the lesson 9 vocab quiz today. They had time to read their novel.

Homework: Book report due: Tues. March 17.

Advanced Seminar week of 3/2-3/6

Monday, March 2, 2009

The students took a pop quiz on the research process. We discussed problems with voicethread assignments. They read the novel, Cryptid Hunters in class today.

Homework: Finish pages 101-104 by Wed. 3/4. Complete voicethread assignments by Wed. 3/4.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

I collected the purple folders for a grade. They wrote a paragraph reflection about the research process. The students read the novel, Cryptid Hunters.

Homework: Finish p. 101-104 by Wed. 3/4. Finish the voicethread comment by Wed. 3/4. Study for the lesson 9 vocab quiz on Thurs. 3/5.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

We graded pages 101-104 in class today. I shared some of the voicethread comments with the students. They had time in class to read some from the novel, Cryptid Hunters.

Homework: Finish your voicethread (either typed or a comment on voicethread) by Thurs. 3/5. Study for the lesson 9 vocab quiz on 3/5.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

I collected any written Sasquatch assignments. The students took the lesson 9 vocab quiz. They read from the Cryptid Hunter book.

Homework: Pleasure read.

Friday, March 6, 2009

The students completed a math unravel to practice math skills. They worked on pages 105-116 in the vocab book which was a review of lessons 7, 8, & 9. If they finished vocab work, they read from the novel, Cryptid Hunters.

Homework: Finish vocab pages 105-116 by Mon. 3/9.

On-Level Seminar week of 2/23-2/27

Monday, February 23, 2009

The students presented their SMART Ideas maps of their state.

Homework: Pages 96-97 in the vocab book are due: Tues. 2.24. Pleasure read your novel for the upcoming book report. 

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

We graded pages 96-97 in the vocab book today. The students presented their state SMART Ideas maps.

Homework: Complete pages 94-96 in the vocab book by Wed. 2/15. Study for lesson 8 vocab test Thurs. 2/26.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

We graded pages 94 and 95 in the vocab book. We also played a review game of the lesson 8 vocab terms.

Homework: Study of the lesson 8 vocab test on Thurs. 2/26.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

The students took the lesson 8 vocab quiz. We finished sharing the SMART Ideas state presentations. the students had time to read their novels for the upcoming book report.

Homework: Pleasure read.

Friday, February 27, 2009

The students viewed the lesson 9 Power Point and completed a graphic organizer with the term, definition, part of speech, and an image of the term.

Homework: Pleasure read your novel for the upcoming book report.

AC Seminar week of 2/23-2/27

Monday, February 23

The students took the lesson 8 vocabulary quiz. They returned their Sasquatch books and we discussed the two assignments which they have to be finished with by Wed. 2/25. We started sharing the SMART Ideas country presentations.

Homework: Finish the 2 Sasquatch assignments by Wed. 2/25. I will give instructions for using Voicethread on Tues.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

I recorded the grades for pages 94-97 vocab. The students watched a History Channel video on Bigfoot to help them with their Sasquatch assignment.

Homework: Finish your Sasquatch student response assignments by Wed. 2/25.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

We discussed how to register for the free version of VoiceThread at http://ed.voicethread.com The students should use their home e-mail addresses (only use a personal e-mail with parent permission). Once I have entered all of the e-mail addresses, the students will receive an invite to make a voice comment on my VoiceThread.The students have already recieved the 2 Sasquatch assignments for which they will make a comment. The online voice comments have to be completed by Mon. 3/2. We also continued the SMART Ideas country presentations in class today.

Homework: Register for VoiceThread. When you receive an invite via e-mail from me, you may make a voice comment on the 2 Sasquatch assignments by Mon. 3/2.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

The students finished presenting their SMART Ideas country maps.

Homework: As soon as you get an invite from me via e-mail, make your Sasquatch assignment comments on my voicethread page Mon. 3/2.

Friday, February 27, 2009  

We discussed commenting on voicethread. The students viewed the lesson 9 vocab terms on the SMART board. They also read more of the next novel, Cryptid Hunters.

Homework: Comments on the the two Sasquatch assignments are due: Tues. 3/3. Complete pages 101-104 by Wed. 3/4.