@@@@SPELLING TEST D:
These will be graded and available on Monday.
@@@@WRITING LAB:
Today in Writing Lab I showed students how I count papges for the writing folder. I selected folders at random and counted the number of pages in that folder in front of the students. The writing folder is due in TWO WEEKS. Students need to have 6 pages by October 11th!
@@@@30 MINUTE WRITING NOTE--DUE MONDAY:
Every student has indicated that he/she understands what the expectation is and how to bring the note in for credit. I look forward to getting those notes on Monday.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
@@@@SPELLING TEST D--TOMORROW:
You have 10 flashcards....use them!!!!
@@@@SECTION I OUTLINE PRACTICE:
We started this in class yesterday and will be finishing it in class today. Students should keep the completed outline as a guide for the next assignment which will be outlining a similar section on their own!
@@@@SSR
Any class that gets done with the section outline before the end of class will be expected to read for the remaining time.
You have 10 flashcards....use them!!!!
@@@@SECTION I OUTLINE PRACTICE:
We started this in class yesterday and will be finishing it in class today. Students should keep the completed outline as a guide for the next assignment which will be outlining a similar section on their own!
@@@@SSR
Any class that gets done with the section outline before the end of class will be expected to read for the remaining time.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
@@@@30 MINUTE WRITING NOTE--DUE:
Because I was absent yesterday, everyone got an additional day to have this ready. If you forgot today, please bring it tomorrow!
@@@@SPELLING ACTIVITY D + FLASHCARDS--DUE:
I walked around and checked the homework. The only thing I gave a grade to this week were the flashcards. Look over those flashcards this week for the spelling test which will be on Thursday!!!!
@@@@PARTS AND WHOLES W/TEXTBOOK
I copied four pages from the social studies textbook. I selected a chapter that everyone has read recently in that class. We took highlighters and highlighted all the important information that creates "parts and wholes" in the text pages. Fortunately, the textbook places most of these importnat details in color or in big font!
When we highlighted the parts and wholes on those four pages, we began to create and outline of that highlighted information. We will finish this tomorrow. Ms. F. collected everyone's papers for safe keeping.
Because I was absent yesterday, everyone got an additional day to have this ready. If you forgot today, please bring it tomorrow!
@@@@SPELLING ACTIVITY D + FLASHCARDS--DUE:
I walked around and checked the homework. The only thing I gave a grade to this week were the flashcards. Look over those flashcards this week for the spelling test which will be on Thursday!!!!
@@@@PARTS AND WHOLES W/TEXTBOOK
I copied four pages from the social studies textbook. I selected a chapter that everyone has read recently in that class. We took highlighters and highlighted all the important information that creates "parts and wholes" in the text pages. Fortunately, the textbook places most of these importnat details in color or in big font!
When we highlighted the parts and wholes on those four pages, we began to create and outline of that highlighted information. We will finish this tomorrow. Ms. F. collected everyone's papers for safe keeping.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
I WAS ABSENT THIS DAY, BUT HERE IS THE SCOOP:
@@@@Library
@@@@Spelling Activity D + Flashcards--DUE TOMORROW
@@@@30 Minute Writing Note--DUE TOMORROW
@@@@Library
@@@@Spelling Activity D + Flashcards--DUE TOMORROW
@@@@30 Minute Writing Note--DUE TOMORROW
Friday, September 21, 2007
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
@@@@SPELLING REVIEW TEST ABC:
About 45 students tested out of this week's spelling review test. Good job! I will have them graded and ready to hand back on Monday.
@@@@OUTLINE CORRECTIONS--BRING BACK ON MONDAY (not homework):
We are looking at the outlines we created using food this week. I selected 5 samples (anonymous) and students are to correct the outline samples. Most students completed it in class and left it with me for later use. If it was not finished, the students just need to return it on Monday to complete then.
@@@@SSR:
Because most students completed the Outline Corrections with time remaining in class, every one was able to get a little reading done for about 10--15 minutes in class. Don't forget to take an RC test before the end of the quarter!!!!
@@@@30 MINUTE WRITING NOTE--DUE MONDAY:
Ok. Here it is again. Everyone needs to write for 30 minutes at home. Parents need to write a statement in the planner, on the writting, anywhere...that states that the student did/did not compelte 30 minutes of writing . and sign the statement. I will check for those on Monday.
About 45 students tested out of this week's spelling review test. Good job! I will have them graded and ready to hand back on Monday.
@@@@OUTLINE CORRECTIONS--BRING BACK ON MONDAY (not homework):
We are looking at the outlines we created using food this week. I selected 5 samples (anonymous) and students are to correct the outline samples. Most students completed it in class and left it with me for later use. If it was not finished, the students just need to return it on Monday to complete then.
@@@@SSR:
Because most students completed the Outline Corrections with time remaining in class, every one was able to get a little reading done for about 10--15 minutes in class. Don't forget to take an RC test before the end of the quarter!!!!
@@@@30 MINUTE WRITING NOTE--DUE MONDAY:
Ok. Here it is again. Everyone needs to write for 30 minutes at home. Parents need to write a statement in the planner, on the writting, anywhere...that states that the student did/did not compelte 30 minutes of writing . and sign the statement. I will check for those on Monday.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
@@@@GRADED WORK:
We keep an assignment folder in the classroom of the graded work that is handed back in a quarter. Of course, students who want to take their graded work home to show a parent will be allowed to do so, but in the meantime, we keep everything in this folder.
Today I hnded back all the Spelling Tests (A, B, C) so that students could look over the scores and the specific words they missed.
I also reviewed the list of students who TESTED OUT of tomorrow's ABC Review Test. Those students will receive full credit for the test, but will not have to take it. They need to remain quiet during the test.
Students should have flash cards to review for the test.
@@@@RC TEST PER QUARTER:
Students are to pass one RC test each quarter. This is a minimum requirement across the grade levels at EMS. I touched base with all the students today about who had/had not passed an RC Test yet. Students have about 4 weeks left to get this done for Quarter 1.
@@@@WRITING LAB:
Every Thursday in Language Arts we take about half of the class period to write. Today I reminded them about Tuesday's assebmly where we had the privilege to read some excerpts from Rachel's diary, even an entry form the day she died. We talked about how the story of her life and its impact really could not have been fulfilled if she had not CHOSEN TO WRITE HER THOUGHTS DOWN. That's why I provide this time for kids to write. The thoughts in their brains deserve to be written down!
We keep an assignment folder in the classroom of the graded work that is handed back in a quarter. Of course, students who want to take their graded work home to show a parent will be allowed to do so, but in the meantime, we keep everything in this folder.
Today I hnded back all the Spelling Tests (A, B, C) so that students could look over the scores and the specific words they missed.
I also reviewed the list of students who TESTED OUT of tomorrow's ABC Review Test. Those students will receive full credit for the test, but will not have to take it. They need to remain quiet during the test.
Students should have flash cards to review for the test.
@@@@RC TEST PER QUARTER:
Students are to pass one RC test each quarter. This is a minimum requirement across the grade levels at EMS. I touched base with all the students today about who had/had not passed an RC Test yet. Students have about 4 weeks left to get this done for Quarter 1.
@@@@WRITING LAB:
Every Thursday in Language Arts we take about half of the class period to write. Today I reminded them about Tuesday's assebmly where we had the privilege to read some excerpts from Rachel's diary, even an entry form the day she died. We talked about how the story of her life and its impact really could not have been fulfilled if she had not CHOSEN TO WRITE HER THOUGHTS DOWN. That's why I provide this time for kids to write. The thoughts in their brains deserve to be written down!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
@@@@SPELLING REVIEW ABC ACTIVITY--DUE:
This was a simple word scamble and word find. I told the students that the activity was simply to remind tham of the 30 words that they will be tsted over on Friday. To study effectively for the test on Friday, students should utilize their flashcards.
@@@@LATE 30 MINUTE WRITING NOTES????
So many students forgot to have a parent write them a note about writing at home for 30 minutes (or forgot to write for the 30 minutes) that I will ask again today for those notes. This requirement will be a part of our weekly expectations.
@@@@PARTS & WHOLES:
Last week we discussed the fashion of a middle school student...breaking fashion down in to components(parts) of SHIRTS, PANTS, SHOES, ETC. Then we broke those parts down into their individual descriptions.
Today we are going to get some food items and will begin to practice a standard way of writing the parts and wholes on paper. We are working toward creating an outline of information.
NO HOMEWORK!
This was a simple word scamble and word find. I told the students that the activity was simply to remind tham of the 30 words that they will be tsted over on Friday. To study effectively for the test on Friday, students should utilize their flashcards.
@@@@LATE 30 MINUTE WRITING NOTES????
So many students forgot to have a parent write them a note about writing at home for 30 minutes (or forgot to write for the 30 minutes) that I will ask again today for those notes. This requirement will be a part of our weekly expectations.
@@@@PARTS & WHOLES:
Last week we discussed the fashion of a middle school student...breaking fashion down in to components(parts) of SHIRTS, PANTS, SHOES, ETC. Then we broke those parts down into their individual descriptions.
Today we are going to get some food items and will begin to practice a standard way of writing the parts and wholes on paper. We are working toward creating an outline of information.
NO HOMEWORK!
Monday, September 17, 2007
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
@@@@30 MINUTE WRITING NOTE--DUE TODAY:
Yikes!!!! Lots of students told me that they wrote for 30 minutes over the weekend, but only a HANDFULL got parents involved to jot a note in their planner. This will be a weekly requirement, so let's get in the habit! WE won't be having Language Arts tomorrow due to the kick-off, but students can show me the writing note on Wednesday for a late grade.
@@@@EC GRADE PRINT OUT--DUE TODAY:
I handed out grade print outs last Friday. If students showed them to their parents and got them signed, it is extra credit today only.
@@@@SPELLING REVIEW ABS ACTIVITY--DUE WEDNESDAY:
This week is a REVIEW TEST week. Many, many students "tested out" of this review test by scoring a 10/10 on each of the weekly tests. Those students still have to do this spelling activity for a grade, but on Friday they WILL NOT have to take the review test!!! YEAH!!!
Those who DO HAVE TO TAKE THE REVIEW TEST should locate their flash cards and study them.
@@@@LIBRARY:
Time to renew books, take RC tests, and locate new books to check out.
Yikes!!!! Lots of students told me that they wrote for 30 minutes over the weekend, but only a HANDFULL got parents involved to jot a note in their planner. This will be a weekly requirement, so let's get in the habit! WE won't be having Language Arts tomorrow due to the kick-off, but students can show me the writing note on Wednesday for a late grade.
@@@@EC GRADE PRINT OUT--DUE TODAY:
I handed out grade print outs last Friday. If students showed them to their parents and got them signed, it is extra credit today only.
@@@@SPELLING REVIEW ABS ACTIVITY--DUE WEDNESDAY:
This week is a REVIEW TEST week. Many, many students "tested out" of this review test by scoring a 10/10 on each of the weekly tests. Those students still have to do this spelling activity for a grade, but on Friday they WILL NOT have to take the review test!!! YEAH!!!
Those who DO HAVE TO TAKE THE REVIEW TEST should locate their flash cards and study them.
@@@@LIBRARY:
Time to renew books, take RC tests, and locate new books to check out.
Friday, September 14, 2007
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
@@@@SPELLING TEST C:
Students could test out of next week's review ABC test if they have scored a 10/10 on each of these weekly tests. I'll hand graded tests back on Monday.
@@@@GRADE PRINT OUT--EC MONDAY:
Get this signed by a parent and return it on Monday for extra credit. I have not yet perfected the entering of extra credit on our new gradebook system, so it is not recorded in the grade. I will record it as soon as I can figure out the system.
@@@@30 MINUTE WRITING NOTE--DUE MONDAY:
This is the first one due. This is what the blue letter sent home on Tuesday was all about!!!
@@@@PARTS AND WHOLES:
Today we looked at the attire of a classmate volunteer. We talked about the components of that classmate's clothing (Shirt, pants, shoes, etc.) and then talked about what parts made up each component (colors, styles, lengths, etc.) This was an introductory lesson to prepare for OUTLINING SKILLS which we will begin next week.
Students could test out of next week's review ABC test if they have scored a 10/10 on each of these weekly tests. I'll hand graded tests back on Monday.
@@@@GRADE PRINT OUT--EC MONDAY:
Get this signed by a parent and return it on Monday for extra credit. I have not yet perfected the entering of extra credit on our new gradebook system, so it is not recorded in the grade. I will record it as soon as I can figure out the system.
@@@@30 MINUTE WRITING NOTE--DUE MONDAY:
This is the first one due. This is what the blue letter sent home on Tuesday was all about!!!
@@@@PARTS AND WHOLES:
Today we looked at the attire of a classmate volunteer. We talked about the components of that classmate's clothing (Shirt, pants, shoes, etc.) and then talked about what parts made up each component (colors, styles, lengths, etc.) This was an introductory lesson to prepare for OUTLINING SKILLS which we will begin next week.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
@@@@WRITING LETTER--DUE TODAY:
Each student was to get a letter signed by a parent last night regarding the requirement of writing at home for 30 minutes. About 3/4 of each class brought these back signed. Please bring them tomorrow!
@@@@SPELLING ACTIVITY C--DUE TODAY:
I walked around and collected these to be graded later. I also talked with the students who did not have them completed. These assignments really only take about 15 minutes to complete.
@@@@FLASHCARDS--DUE TODAY:
I just did a "visual" individually on these to see if each student completed them. I hope the students will pull these flashcards out tonight and look over them so as to be ready for the spelling test tomorrow.
@@@@SPELLING TEST C--TOMORROW:
YEP...be ready! Some students could test out of the review test next week if s/he gets a 10/10 on tomorrow's test!!!!
@@@@WRITING LAB:
Thursdays are our day to write in class. To help reluctant writers get started, I talked with them about how PROBLEM are a place to start. We brainstormed some different problems that could serve as a writing focus.
Each student was to get a letter signed by a parent last night regarding the requirement of writing at home for 30 minutes. About 3/4 of each class brought these back signed. Please bring them tomorrow!
@@@@SPELLING ACTIVITY C--DUE TODAY:
I walked around and collected these to be graded later. I also talked with the students who did not have them completed. These assignments really only take about 15 minutes to complete.
@@@@FLASHCARDS--DUE TODAY:
I just did a "visual" individually on these to see if each student completed them. I hope the students will pull these flashcards out tonight and look over them so as to be ready for the spelling test tomorrow.
@@@@SPELLING TEST C--TOMORROW:
YEP...be ready! Some students could test out of the review test next week if s/he gets a 10/10 on tomorrow's test!!!!
@@@@WRITING LAB:
Thursdays are our day to write in class. To help reluctant writers get started, I talked with them about how PROBLEM are a place to start. We brainstormed some different problems that could serve as a writing focus.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
@@@@WRITING LETTER--DUE TOMORROW:
I am sending home a letter that will need to be signed by both a parent and the student and brought back tomorrow. Basically, I wanted everyone to understand the 30 minute writing requirements for this quarter. Meeting these requirements each week will assume that we are all cooperating together toward the same goal.
@@@@SPELLING ACTIVITY C + FLASH CARDS--DUE TOMORROW:
The Spelling Activity C assignment is printed on a brown sheet of paper. Students are also receiveing 10 notecards to create the flashcards we do every week.
I am sending home a letter that will need to be signed by both a parent and the student and brought back tomorrow. Basically, I wanted everyone to understand the 30 minute writing requirements for this quarter. Meeting these requirements each week will assume that we are all cooperating together toward the same goal.
@@@@SPELLING ACTIVITY C + FLASH CARDS--DUE TOMORROW:
The Spelling Activity C assignment is printed on a brown sheet of paper. Students are also receiveing 10 notecards to create the flashcards we do every week.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
@@@@MAP TESTING:
All students were given another day to complete the MAP testing (reading test given each year in the district). There were only a very small number of students who will be needing to have a third day to complete the test. Those students will be called out of one of their classes in the coming weeks to get the test completed. The office staff are handling the make-ups.
I will discuss scores with students and parents as the opportunity arises.
@@@@LIBRARY CHECK OUT/SSR:
Students have one month left before the end of Q1. Each student is required to pass at least one RC test from a book s/he reads this quarter. Students were given as much time as was left after their MAP test to read and take tests. Most students had at least 20 minutes to read. All of the students made good use of this time in the library except 2nd and 3rd hours. Step it up!
All students were given another day to complete the MAP testing (reading test given each year in the district). There were only a very small number of students who will be needing to have a third day to complete the test. Those students will be called out of one of their classes in the coming weeks to get the test completed. The office staff are handling the make-ups.
I will discuss scores with students and parents as the opportunity arises.
@@@@LIBRARY CHECK OUT/SSR:
Students have one month left before the end of Q1. Each student is required to pass at least one RC test from a book s/he reads this quarter. Students were given as much time as was left after their MAP test to read and take tests. Most students had at least 20 minutes to read. All of the students made good use of this time in the library except 2nd and 3rd hours. Step it up!
Monday, September 10, 2007
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
@@@@MAP TESTING:
We take MAP tests for reading two times a year. This test will help us see exactly what your strengths and weaknesses are in Language Arts.
We take MAP tests for reading two times a year. This test will help us see exactly what your strengths and weaknesses are in Language Arts.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
@@@@SPELLING ACTIVITY B--DUE:
I collected these to grade from every class but 2nd hour. In 2nd hour I graded tham on the spot.
@@@@FLASH CARDS--DUE:
I graded these on the spot for completion. Students should use them tonight to study for Spelling Test B. Students should hang on to all the flashcards made up to this point, since there is a review test in two weeks.
@@@@WRITING LAB:
Today we talked about how to take a list of memories (like in our life maps) and use one of them to start a writing idea. We talked about "what ifs..." Students had between 10--15 minutes to write today in class.
@@@@SPELLING TEST B--TOMORROW:
Please study!!!
I collected these to grade from every class but 2nd hour. In 2nd hour I graded tham on the spot.
@@@@FLASH CARDS--DUE:
I graded these on the spot for completion. Students should use them tonight to study for Spelling Test B. Students should hang on to all the flashcards made up to this point, since there is a review test in two weeks.
@@@@WRITING LAB:
Today we talked about how to take a list of memories (like in our life maps) and use one of them to start a writing idea. We talked about "what ifs..." Students had between 10--15 minutes to write today in class.
@@@@SPELLING TEST B--TOMORROW:
Please study!!!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
@@@@SPELLING ACTIVITY B--DUE TOMORROW:
This is a weekly activity we do with our spelling words. You will find these activities printed on BROWN paper. Part of completing the activity includes completing the flashcards too. Students should bring the completed worksheet and flashcards to class tomorrow.
@@@@FINISH FLASH CARDS:
See above message!
@@@@SSR:
We are still trying to get in the habit of reading our library books when we a refinished with an assignment. Most students were able to complete all of the spelling work in class, so there was time to read.
This is a weekly activity we do with our spelling words. You will find these activities printed on BROWN paper. Part of completing the activity includes completing the flashcards too. Students should bring the completed worksheet and flashcards to class tomorrow.
@@@@FINISH FLASH CARDS:
See above message!
@@@@SSR:
We are still trying to get in the habit of reading our library books when we a refinished with an assignment. Most students were able to complete all of the spelling work in class, so there was time to read.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
@@@@LIBRARY CHECK OUT:
Today we went to the library for about 15 minutes. Students were able to renew, return, check out, and take RC tests.
@@@@GRADE PRINT OUT--EC TODAY:
I walked around and collected grade print outs that were signed by a parent. I'm very pleased with how many were returned. These kids have alot to be proud of right now---good grades to show off! You can expect a grade print out like that about every other week.
Students also got their Spelling Test A graded and returned to them today.
@@@@FLASH CARDS OVER LIST B--BRING BACK TOMORROW:
The remaining time was used to look over our spelling words for this week and begin to make flash cards. The flash cards DO NOT have to be finished by tomorrow, but they do need to be returned to class tomorrow. Here's how we did the flash cards (same as last week):
Break into syllables (alternating color): AIS-LES
On the back, write out "pyramid" style:
A
AI
AIS
AISL
AISLE
AISLES
@@@@BOOK/SOFTWARE ORDER--DUE TOMORROW!!!
Today we went to the library for about 15 minutes. Students were able to renew, return, check out, and take RC tests.
@@@@GRADE PRINT OUT--EC TODAY:
I walked around and collected grade print outs that were signed by a parent. I'm very pleased with how many were returned. These kids have alot to be proud of right now---good grades to show off! You can expect a grade print out like that about every other week.
Students also got their Spelling Test A graded and returned to them today.
@@@@FLASH CARDS OVER LIST B--BRING BACK TOMORROW:
The remaining time was used to look over our spelling words for this week and begin to make flash cards. The flash cards DO NOT have to be finished by tomorrow, but they do need to be returned to class tomorrow. Here's how we did the flash cards (same as last week):
Break into syllables (alternating color): AIS-LES
On the back, write out "pyramid" style:
A
AI
AIS
AISL
AISLE
AISLES
@@@@BOOK/SOFTWARE ORDER--DUE TOMORROW!!!
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