7th grade: 7th grade students have several items due tomorrow, March 25, 2011. First, they need to have their maps of Europe filled out with countries and capitals, as well as colored. Also, they have had bell work every day this week which I have sent home as homework to finish. I will be checking their notebooks for completion of the questions asked.
8th grade: 8th grade students have a packet due tomorrow, March 25, 2011 on Hitler. Also, they have two questions on the rise of totalitarianism in Europe after World War I. I will be checking their notebooks tomorrow for completion of these assignments.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Extra Credit!
Both 7th and 8th graders received an extra credit question that is due tomorrow march 25th.
The question is: Do Canada and Mexico have states? If yes then answer yes. If no for one or both then tell me what they have instead.
The question is: Do Canada and Mexico have states? If yes then answer yes. If no for one or both then tell me what they have instead.
7th and 8th Grade Update!
4th quarter is here and we have hit the ground running. This week students in both grades have been busy taking notes, working on assignments, and collaborating with their peers. As mentioned in a previous blog, this quarter is the project quarter. Tomorrow, Friday march 25th, 2011 I will be giving both grades possible topics for their projects. The process I will take to reach the students will be visual images of the World Wars using my computer and projector to show them every aspect of the World Wars (People, Places, Battles, Warfare, Life at home, and any other related material).
7th Grade will focus on World War I. They may work in groups of 1-3 people as long as they get their groups approved. The topic chosen must be narrow enough so they are able to get into the meat of the issue and share with myself and their classmates their mastery of the topic selected. The project will need to be centered around a well developed thesis, which they will present in a multi-modal fashion. This means the students will need to create a power point, make a poster board, write a 2-3 page paper (with a bibliography), and present their findings to the class. I will take time in class to model each portion required for the project so the students understand and know what is expected of them.
8th Grade will focus on World War II. The requirements are the same as the 7th grade requirements however their paper must be 3 - 5 pages long, and their power point will require more slides then those of the 7th grade groups.
I look forward to working with the students and watching their projects unfold. I believe in each of my students and know what ever they put their minds to they will succeed.
7th Grade will focus on World War I. They may work in groups of 1-3 people as long as they get their groups approved. The topic chosen must be narrow enough so they are able to get into the meat of the issue and share with myself and their classmates their mastery of the topic selected. The project will need to be centered around a well developed thesis, which they will present in a multi-modal fashion. This means the students will need to create a power point, make a poster board, write a 2-3 page paper (with a bibliography), and present their findings to the class. I will take time in class to model each portion required for the project so the students understand and know what is expected of them.
8th Grade will focus on World War II. The requirements are the same as the 7th grade requirements however their paper must be 3 - 5 pages long, and their power point will require more slides then those of the 7th grade groups.
I look forward to working with the students and watching their projects unfold. I believe in each of my students and know what ever they put their minds to they will succeed.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
CBM Testing!
CBM's will take place Monday March 14th, 2011 and Tuesday March 15th, 2011. Wednesday March 16th, 2011 is report card day.
This quarter flew by, looking forward to an exciting 4th quarter and all the events that take place towards the end of the year.
This quarter flew by, looking forward to an exciting 4th quarter and all the events that take place towards the end of the year.
March Update!
Hello parents, teachers, students, and all others who visit my blog,
I can't believe that this quarter is almost over. This Friday March 11th, 2011 is the last day for students to turn in their work. The quarter officially ends Wednesday March 16th, 2011. All students will receive their reports cards before leaving school and the following Thursday and Friday there will be NO SCHOOL for students and teachers.
7th Grade: The 7th graders are taking a quiz today on the material we have covered so far regarding World War I. They also will be turning in their notebooks today so I can check for completion of their in class work, notes, recent homework, and any bell work form this quarter. In addition, they will be receiving a participation grade for the quarter. This grade includes, many aspects of their overall behavior in class, as well as their participation points for this quarter. Finally, students will receive project guidelines for their World War I Project when we return from break.
8th Grade: The 8th Graders are taking a quiz today on the 1920's. The students will need to demonstrate their understanding of the topics we have discussed over the past 3 weeks, and the material they have covered in Chapter 22, "The Roaring 20's." Furthermore, I will be collecting their notebooks today to give the students a grade on their in class work, bell work, notes, and any homework not yet graded. Also, each student will receive a participation grade for the quarter. This grade will include points for their participation, behavior, and overall character in class. Lastly, When the students return Monday March 21st, 2011 they will receive instructions for their World War II projects.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
I can't believe that this quarter is almost over. This Friday March 11th, 2011 is the last day for students to turn in their work. The quarter officially ends Wednesday March 16th, 2011. All students will receive their reports cards before leaving school and the following Thursday and Friday there will be NO SCHOOL for students and teachers.
7th Grade: The 7th graders are taking a quiz today on the material we have covered so far regarding World War I. They also will be turning in their notebooks today so I can check for completion of their in class work, notes, recent homework, and any bell work form this quarter. In addition, they will be receiving a participation grade for the quarter. This grade includes, many aspects of their overall behavior in class, as well as their participation points for this quarter. Finally, students will receive project guidelines for their World War I Project when we return from break.
8th Grade: The 8th Graders are taking a quiz today on the 1920's. The students will need to demonstrate their understanding of the topics we have discussed over the past 3 weeks, and the material they have covered in Chapter 22, "The Roaring 20's." Furthermore, I will be collecting their notebooks today to give the students a grade on their in class work, bell work, notes, and any homework not yet graded. Also, each student will receive a participation grade for the quarter. This grade will include points for their participation, behavior, and overall character in class. Lastly, When the students return Monday March 21st, 2011 they will receive instructions for their World War II projects.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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