May 12, 2009
Week of May 11-May 15
Monday, May 11th
- Write and illustration poem for Mr. Snell.
- Complete for homework
Tuesday, May 12th
- Collect poems from yesterday’s assignment.
- Pass out poetry packet- Packet is due this Friday, May15th. We will begin working on the powerpoints on Friday.
- Make sure you research the information needed for the poetic devices. There are many sites you find on the internet.
Wednesday, May 13th
- Continue working on poetry packet.
Thursday, May 14th
- Continue working on poetry packet. It is due tomorrow.
Friday, May 15th
- Computer lab-Work on poetry powerpoint
April 29, 2009
Week of April 27th-May 1st
Monday- Finish watching Hercules. Write a summary from the information you collected while watching the movie.
Tuesday- Read background on Greek and Roman mythology. With a partner, complete the worksheet.
Wednesday- Listen to three Greek myths. Discuss the lessons they teach and explanations of natural occurrences.
Thursday-Watch video streaming on various myths. Fill in crossword puzzle on Greek gods.
Friday-7th grade Olympics!
April 03, 2009
Week of April 13th -April 17th
This week will be devoted to CRCT preparation. There will be a test on all the vocabulary terms on Friday. The more familiar you are with the terminology, the better you will do on the test.
Monday: Sentence identification notes and identifying sentence worksheet.
Homework: TEST FRIDAY ON ALL CRCT VOCABULARY TERMS
Complete identifying sentences sheet
Tuesday: CRCT packet review #1
Homework: study vocabulary terms for Friday’s test
Wednesday: CRCT review #2
Homework: study vocabulary terms for Friday’s test
Thursday: Review for tomorrow’s test on CRCT Vocabulary Terms
Homework: Study for tomorrow’s test
Friday: Test on CRCT Vocabulary Terms
Homework: None
March 30, 2009
Week of March 30th-April 3rd
Monday, March 30th
- Hand out CRCT Vocabulary in grammar and literature
Download CRCT REVIEW VOCABULARY-lilt and writing
Download CRCT REVIEW VOCABULARY-grammar
- Do Scavenger hunt
- Create 25 flashcards from the words (Word and front and definition on back)
- HOMEWORK: complete the 25 cards
Tuesday, March 31st
- Work on more notecards
- Snuggie Activity (Review types of sentences)
- HOMEWORK: Make sure you have completed the first 50 notecards
Wednesday, April 1st
- Complete remaining notecards
- “I have/Who has?” grammar game
- HOMEWORK: All notecards are due tomorrow
Thursday, April 2nd
- You should have completed 65 cards
- Sentence combining – Tic-Tac-Toe
- HOMEWORK: Study flash cards
Friday, April 3rd
- CRCT Bingo
- HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!
March 20, 2009
Week of March 23-March 27
Monday, March 23rd
· Begin partner writing for Holocaust diary
· Make sure you follow the requirements on the assignment sheet
Download Suzy and Leah-Response to literature
Download Holocaust-30 Facts about the Holocaust
· Diaries will be shared on Thursday
· You will need colored pencils and possible glue sticks for tomorrow
Tuesday, March 24th
· Complete diary entries and create illustrated diary covers
· Diaries will be presented on Thursday
· Field Trip tomorrow
Wednesday, March 25th
· KING TUT AND TERRA COTTA SOLDIERS FIELD TRIP
· Diaries due tomorrow
Thursday, March 26th
· Present Holocaust diaries
· Brainstorm ideas taken from Wednesday’s field trip to be used in tomorrow’s assignment
Friday, March 27th
· Dialogue assignment
March 17, 2009
Week of March 16th-March 20th
4th nine weeks syllabus
Download Syllabus -4th nine-new
Monday, March 16th
- Read and discuss the short story “Suzy and Leah.” Talk about the Holocaust and each girl’s different point of view.
- No homework
Tuesday, March 17th
- Begin watching “Devil’s Arithmetic.”
- Note the facts presented in the movie. Take notes.
- No homework
Wednesday, March 18th
- Continue watching “Devil’s Arithmetic” and taking notes.
- No homework
Thursday, March 19th
- Computer Lab-Language Arts Benchmark Test
Friday, March 20th
- Complete “Devil’s Arithmetic.”
- Go over requirements for partner diaries
March 05, 2009
Week of March 9th-March 13th
Download Renaissance Festival-Friday
MON.
Organize Renaissance plans for each group (artists, writers, inventors, notable women), continue work on research paper draft HW: complete draft and work on poster
TUE.
Read Papa' Parrot in Literature book HW: type research paper, complete poster POSTER IS DUE TOMORROW!
WED.
Partner work on Papa's Parrot Characterization/Plot Development
Download Papa's Parrot characterization
HW: type research paper, type bibliography, put typed paper on www.plagiarismdetect.com, Remove any plagiarism.
THUR.
Open book quiz on Papa's Parrot, preparations for Renaissance Day HW: type research paper, bibliography, put typed paper on plag, Remove any plagiarism YOUR PAPER IS DUE TOMORROW! BRING A PRINT OUT AND COPY SAVED ON YOUR FLASH DRIVECheck all requirements: Download Research paper example
FRI. RENAISSANCE DAY! Give brief speech to your group as your Renaissance figure.
February 27, 2009
Renaissance Day is Coming! March 13th will be our Renaissance celebration. In addition to presenting your papers, you should come to school dressed as the person you researched. NOTE: This should not be a purchased costume! Instead shop at home…large shirts, belts, rolled up pants or slacks, long socks, and tights are all options. Since all involved in this time period dressed conservatively, dress code should not be an issue. Pictures from past years will be shown in class to give you an idea of how to put together the perfect outfit. Questions? Contact me!
Dates to remind you of what is due and when
The Renaissance Project Important Information/Dates Feb 25-Feb 27 Students will receive a minimum of three class periods to gather information and record on note and source cards. Remember if you are researching at home, you will need to get the citation for each source used. Most sites in the Cobb Virtual Library will cite the source for you. Mar 3 Test on research process, Mar 6 All source cards (4-5) and note cards (15-20) will be completed and Brought to class on March 9th to begin draft of research paper Mar 9-10 Work on draft of research paper following guidelines in packet, complete poster for famous figure Mar 10-12 Final research paper is typed with bibliography Mar 11 Poster of famous figure is turned in following guidelines in packet Mar 13 RENAISSANCE DAY! -Turn in research paper and bibliography -Dress as your Renaissance figure -*Bring Renaissance food for your group *This is optional
· Review for tomorrow’s test on research
Tuesday, March 3rd
· Test
· Continue to work on research paper
· Collect more information if needed
Wednesday, March 4th
· Go over poster requirements
· Use books and printouts to make more notecards
· Do not forget to write down book information for bibliography cards
Thursday, March 5th
· Complete all cards
· Make sure you have enough information for your paper
Friday, March 6th
· Begin writing rough draft using parenthetical documentation
Make sure you submit your paper to plagiarismdetect.com. You will need to make any changes to your final paper to keep the plagiarism percentage under 25%. If your paper goes over this amount, you will get it back and have to redo it. I suggest submitting parts so any rewrites won’t be so overwhelming. You will do this as you begin to write your final draft.
February 23, 2009
Week of February 23, 2009
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
- Receive Renaissance Research Packet. This is a very important packet and cannot be lost!
- Inside the packet you will find notes and information regarding the research paper, poster, and other pertinent info.
- There will be a test on the Renaissance Research notes next Tuesday.
- HOMEWORK: GET THE DATE INFORMATION SHEET AND THE PROCESS SHEET (FIRST SHEET IN PACKET) SIGNED.
Tuesday, February 24th
- Continue to review the Renaissance packet.
- Make sure your have completed the back side of all your note cards.
- Put the preliminary outline on the front sides of your cards.
- REMEMBER, THE MORE INFORMATION, THE BETTER!
- YOU MAY WANT TO BRING
Wednesday, February 25th
- Computer lab day #1 for research
- Make sure you fill in the work in progress sheet that is in your packet.
- DO NOT FORGET TO GET THE PARENTHETICAL INFORMATION AND THE WORK CITED INFORMATION... YOU MUST WRITE THE INFO ON THE BOTTOM OF YOUR NOTE CARDS AND FILL IN A SOURCE CARD FOR EACH SOURCE.
Thursday, February 26th
- Computer lab day #2 for research
- TIME IN THE LAB IN LIMITED. YOU MUST COLLECT OUTSIDE INFORMATION, TOO!
Friday, February 27th
· Renaissance book cart will be in the room. Choose the appropriate book from the cart to help you research. Remember, you need at least one book as a source.
· Remember, you have a test next Tuesday on the “Research Notes.”
· PLEASE CHECK YOUR DATES TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON TARGET.
February 16, 2009
Week for February 16th-February 20th
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE COLLECTING INFORMATION ON THEIR RENAISSANCE FIGURE.
PLEASE CHECK ALL UPCOMING DATES
Monday, February 16, 2009
· NO SCHOOL- President’s Day
Tuesday, February 17th
· Background information on Shakespeare’s “Macbeth"
· Read and perform in class
· HOMEWORK: You will need to get 4x6 lined note cards by Monday, 2/23
Wednesday, February 18th
· Continue reading “Macbeth”
· Complete the "Macbeth" response sheet
· HOMEWORK: Get cards by next Monday
Thursday, February 19th
· Perform in groups the 32-second Macbeth
· Comparison sheet
· HOMEWORK: Complete comparison sheet for homework.
Don’t forget your cards
Friday, February 20th
· Complete free-write “Twenty Years Later”(This should be in the writing divider in your notebook)
· HOMEWORK: BE SURE TO COME TO CLASS ON MONDAY WITH YOUR 4X6 LINED NOTE CARDS.
