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Monday, May 26, 2014
Mnemonics
"My Very Easy Method Just Speeds Up Naming Planets."
(KEY: Mercury Venus Earth Mars [asteroids] Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto)
Geological Time Periods:
http://www.eudesign.com/mnems/geoperi.htm
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Summer Reading 2014
Pick up one of the fliers about OverDrive -- a free opportunity to read books online or on your devices!
- Go to https://alpineut.libraryreserve.com
- Select our school.
- Use the same number you used to check out books from our library.
http://www.npr.org/2014/05/23/315250144/kate-dicamillos-picks-for-summer-tree-house-reading?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20140525
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Today:
Retake the Scholastic Reading Inventory -- Computer Lab 223.
May 27: Read-a-thon -- Bring something to read, a treat if you wish, and a pillow to sit on if you'd like to. |
Today:
1. Fill out the survey about the Lewis and Clark project. Hand it in.
2. Take something with you to read when you go to the computer lab to retake the Scholastic Reading Inventory. (No food or drinks!)
When you are done, read quietly.
3. Read-a-thon and get out your treats.
Please take your folders home or recycle them.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Today: Test on the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Today:
1. Individual Reading -- You may complete your mind map for Lewis and Clark
and/or study for the test.
2. Fluency Practice -- new passage
3. Study more about Lewis and Clark.
Share facts with and get facts from other students.
Complete your mind map for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
See the earlier posts on this blog for facts, pictures, etc.
Today:
1. Individual Reading -- You may complete your mind map for Lewis and Clark
and/or study for the test.
2. Fluency Practice -- new passage
3. Study more about Lewis and Clark.
Share facts with and get facts from other students.
Complete your mind map for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Did you
create a Mind-Map for the Lewis and Clark Expedition,
add drawings, words, icons, etc. to your map to help you understand
and retain (that means remember) the information
about the Lewis and Clark Expedition,
sketch in boundaries, rivers, people, events?
Did you start with the article,
use the maps you have,
use the timeline,
and retain (that means remember) the information
about the Lewis and Clark Expedition,
sketch in boundaries, rivers, people, events?
Did you start with the article,
use the maps you have,
use the timeline,
and
use information from the video?
Take a test on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Test TODAY!
For the test you will put facts (and sketches) on your map in appropriate places.
Label so the ideas are clear. Writing must be legible.
10 facts = C
20 facts = B
30 facts = A
2. Internet Safety for Teens:
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep2E5JopOCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrln8nyVBLU
http://www.atg.wa.gov/internetsafety/teens.aspx#commodity
http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.html
http://www.nypl.org/sites/default/files/safekidslist.pdf
for parents: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/internet-safety-tips-for-high-school-kids
Announcements and Reminders:
If you need it, be prepared to take or retake the Bill of Rights quiz during cave time. Use your pictures or flashcard or study at Friday, May 2, 2014.
Return any books you have checked out from our classroom.
No late or revised work or extra credit after Friday, May 23, 2014.
May 27: Read-a-thon -- Bring something to read, a treat if you wish, and a pillow to sit on if you'd like to. Have you met the 40 book challenge? Turn in your chart to your English teacher right away for a special treat next week. |
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Announcements and Reminders:
If you need it, be prepared to take or retake the Bill of Rights quiz during cave time. Use your pictures or flashcard or study at Friday, May 2, 2014. May 27: Read-a-thon -- Bring something to read, a treat if you wish, and a pillow to sit on if you'd like to.
No late or revised work or extra credit after Friday, May 23, 2014.
Have you met the 40 book challenge? Turn in your chart to your English teacher right away for a special treat next week.
Do you have these facts about Lewis and Clark?
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Today:
1. Individual Reading
2. Fluency Practice -- new passage
3. Study more about Lewis and Clark. Complete your mind map for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Prepare for the test next time.
Did you
create a Mind-Map for the Lewis and Clark Expedition,
add drawings, words, icons, etc. to your map to help you understand
and retain (that means remember) the information
about the Lewis and Clark Expedition,
sketch in boundaries, rivers, people, events?
Did you start with the article,
use the maps you have,
use the timeline,
and retain (that means remember) the information
about the Lewis and Clark Expedition,
sketch in boundaries, rivers, people, events?
Did you start with the article,
use the maps you have,
use the timeline,
and
use information from the video?
Take a test on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Test next time!
For the test you will put facts (and sketches) on your map in appropriate places.
Label so the ideas are clear. Writing must be legible.
10 facts = C
20 facts = B
30 facts = A
Label so the ideas are clear. Writing must be legible.
10 facts = C
20 facts = B
30 facts = A
If you were absent:
See above.
Don't forget to complete the make-up work for your individual reading. |
Friday, May 16, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Announcements and Reminders:
If you need it, be prepared to take or retake the Bill of Rights quiz during cave time. Use your pictures or flashcard or study at Friday, May 2, 2014. May 27: Read-a-thon -- Bring something to read, a treat if you wish, and a pillow to sit on if you'd like to. |
Today’s Agenda:
1. Individual Reading and fill out log.
2. Partner Fluency Practice
3. Using your reading skills and strategies to learn: The Lewis and Clark Expedition
1. Read and highlight/underline/annotate the article about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Add simple drawings, pictures, icons and words to your mind map to help you remember information about the Expedition. You will be tested on how much you can remember. If you haven't, receive the additional maps and timeline. We will study and watch the video again next time |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Announcements and Reminders:
If you need it, be prepared to take or retake the Bill of Rights quiz. Use your pictures or flashcard or study at Friday, May 2, 2014. May 27: Read-a-thon -- Bring something to read, a treat if you wish, and a pillow to sit on if you'd like to. |
Today’s Agenda:
1. Individual Reading and fill out log.
2. Partner Fluency Practice
3. Activity 3: Reliability and ways to check for it! Complete the explorers activity and filling out the evaluation form for that site. Fill out the white worksheet, titled "Lewis and Clark – Important Information for Your U.S. History Class Next Year" using this link: http://allaboutexplorers.com/explorers/lewis-clark/ If you'd like more information about these explorers, see http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/meriwether-lewis-is-shot-in-the-leg A3 - finish ABC's for Lewis and Clark A4- to Their dream didn’t become reality right away, however.
Hand in Lewis and Clark Paper.
_____________________
Take a look at the History Tab on Wikipedia.
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Begin preparing for test on Lewis and Clark Expedition. Receive World Book Article, Map, and page for Mind-Mapping. The Mind Map will be worth points and should be as complete as possible. Yours will help you learn about and remember information about The Lewis and Clark Expedition. Here are some examples of Mind Maps for other subjects: |
Thomas Jefferson |
Thomas Jefferson |
Clark and Lewis keelboat When the expedition came to the Great Falls of Montana, they had to portage (carry their boats and supplies) around the falls. |
Lewis' dog Seaman |
If you were absent: See above.
Don't forget to complete the make-up work for your individual reading. |
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Announcements and Reminders:
If you need it, be prepared to take or retake the Bill of Rights quiz. Use your pictures or flashcard or study at Friday, May 2, 2014. May 27: Read-a-thon -- Bring something to read, a treat if you wish, and a pillow to sit on if you'd like to. |
Today’s Agenda:
1. Individual Reading and fill out log.
2. Partner Fluency Practice
3. Activity 3: Reliability and ways to check for it! http://www.dhmo.org/ http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/sightings.html http://www.umbachconsulting.com/miscellany/velcro.html http://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/penguin.asp http://www.amazon.com/Words-Heart-Ouida-Sebestyen/dp/044041346X Ouida Sebestyan Complete the explorers activity and filling out the evaluation form for that site. Fill out the white worksheet, titled "Lewis and Clark – Important Information for Your U.S. History Class Next Year" using this link: http://allaboutexplorers.com/explorers/lewis-clark/
If you'd like more information about these explorers, see http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/meriwether-lewis-is-shot-in-the-leg A3 - finish ABC's for Lewis and Clark A4- to Their dream didn’t become reality right away, however. Both classes do Wikipedia History. |
If you were absent:
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Announcements and Reminders:
Ms. Dorsey got sick and had to go home for the rest of the day, so we had a substitute. Good behavior for the sub earned extra credit.
If you need it, be prepared to take or retake the Bill of Rights quiz. Use your pictures or flashcard or study at Friday, May 2, 2014. May 27: Read-a-thon -- Bring something to read, a treat if you wish, and a pillow to sit on if you'd like to. |
Today’s Agenda:
1. Individual Reading and Fill Out Your Log 2. Partner Fluency Practice and fill out your graph 3. Listen to and read along with the short story "User Friendly" and answer the questions for it. What is your relationship with computers? |
If you were absent:
Complete the make-up reading assignment.
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Saturday, May 3, 2014
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
1. Individual Reading and Fill Out Your Log
2. Partner Fluency Practice and fill out your graph
3. Reliability on the Internet
Article on Checking for Reliability -- Read (using and noting reading strategies) filling out the inner voices chart.
Reading the Internet
ABC's of Reliability and UsefulnessReliability: (whiteboards and markers? thumbs up? stand-sit?)
Wikipedia?
Illustration #1
Illustration #2
http://www.dhmo.org/
http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/sightings.html
http://www.umbachconsulting.com/miscellany/velcro.html
http://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/penguin.asp
http://www.amazon.com/Words-Heart-Ouida-Sebestyen/dp/044041346X
Ouida Sebestyan
Ouida Sebestyan
If time:
Creating Mind Maps to Learn from Reading
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