Nov 7, 2007
Literacy/Social Studies with Mrs. Bridges:
For period: Nov. 5-8Monday: Silent reading. Work on Time for Kids articles and reading skills questions.
Tuesday:Silent reading. Work on Time for Kids articles and reading skills questions.
Wednesday:Silent reading. Begin Colonial Heroines reading and graphic organizer.
Thursday:Silent reading. Continue Colonial Heroines reading and graphic organizer.
Friday: No classes.
History with Mrs. Bridges:
For period: Nov. 5- 8Essential learning points: Discuss and interpret the reasons for colonists coming to the New World.
DUE notes:
Monday: Read 114-118. Complete the back of chapter 6 assignment.
Tuesday: Read the dissenters article and discuss. Students completed 6 questions about the article.
Wednesday: Complete the 13 colonies map.
Thursday: The colonies map is due. Video clips of life in the colonies.
Friday:Parent conferences no classes.
Nov 6, 2007
English with Dr. Rummenie:
For period: 11/5 - 11/8Essential learning points: State goal #1A: Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
1B: Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency
1C: Comprehend a broad range of reading.
State goal #2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, era, and ideas.
State goal #3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
State goal #4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
State goal #5: Use language arts to acquire, assess, and communicate information.
Monday:Spelling pretest #171. T-F quiz "Song of the Trees."
Tuesday: "Song of the Trees" Selection test/paragraph started in class. Due Wed.
Wednesday: Try it Out/Vocab p. 44.
Thursday: Spelling #171. Journal #17: Write about something you wanted very much but didn't get. How did you feel then? How do you feel about it now?
Friday: No school.
English with Mrs. Heater:
For period: Nov 5-9Essential learning points: story line - plot
Monday - Review Day
Tuesday - Start 3 Skeleton Key
Wednesday - Continue 3 Skeleton Key
Thursday - Journal - Early dismissal @ 1:15 pm; Student conferences in evening
Friday: No school; Student conferences in morning
History/reading with Mrs. Heater:
For period: Nov 5-9Essential learning points: Dictionary Skills - Point of View
Due notes: Spanish Explorer paper due Thursday
Monday - Section 3 vocabulary and reading
Tuesday - Section 4 Vocabulary and reading
Wednesday - Computer lab to type paper
Thursday - Vocabulary Quiz - Early dismissal @ 1:15 pm; Student conferences in evening
Friday: No school; Student conferences in morning
Nov 5, 2007
Science with Mr. Apfelstadt:
For period: Nov 5-9Essential learning points: On microscope parts, handling, preparation, observation methods, & discovery
Due notes: Make up testing for students who missed unit or quarter Science tests
Monday - Thursday: On learning and applying microscope skills for observation and discovery; Student packets distributed, class work & extra credit work expected
Thursday: Early dismissal @ 1:15 pm; Student conferences in evening
Friday: No school; Student conferences in morning
Literacy/Science with Mr. Apfelstadt:
For period: Nov 5-9Monday: Silent Reading $ Group reading & vocabulary exploration
Tuesday: Silent Reading & Memorization Challenge DUE BY: Wed Nov 14
Wednesday: Silent Reading and Comprehension quiz
Thursday: Silent Reading and vocabulary exploration
Friday: No school
WaterWorks with Mr. Apfelstadt:
For period: Nov 5-9Monday-Tuesday: Preparation for First Quarter Open House Presentations
Tuesday: 7-8:30 PM First Quarter WaterWorks Open House for Family & Friends
Wednesday: Visit from Urbana Public Works for 2nd Quarter WaterWorks Learning on Water & Community Needs/Planning/Practices
Thursday: Early dismissal; Journaling work
Friday: No School; UMS Conferences
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