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.

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 

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

See the earlier posts on this blog for facts, pictures, etc. 

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. Have you met the 40 book challenge?  Turn in your chart to your English teacher right away for a special treat next week. 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.