Friday, April 29, 2011

In class today:

1. Took Quiz on Chatper 12.
2. Assigned debate topics to each student.
3. Students are to research and complete debate organizer for Monday.

*possible research topics are given on Page 2 of the debate organizer, students may also get other historical events to back up their stance on their topic.

Homework:

Research for debate, be prepared to share with team mates your findings. Debate will take place on Tuesday, May 3rd.

Homework:


1. Complete Debate sheet on their assigned topic.

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

In class today:


1. Took quiz on Chapters 8 & 9.

2. Read Chapters 10 & 11 - worked on chapter questions and cultural chart.



Homework:

1. Read Chapter 12 - Quiz tomorrow. Complete all activities for Chapter 10, 11, &12 including cultural chart in back.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

In class today:


1. Took quiz on Chapter 5.

2. Read Chapters 6 & 7 in class - worked on questions and cultural chart.


Homework:

1. Read Chapters 8 & 9 - Quiz over these chapters tomorrow. Sketches/drawings must be colored (use colored pencils - no markers.)

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

In class today:





1. Took quiz for Chapter 2, recorded score in booklet.


2. Read Chapters 3 & 4 of The Bomb and worked on questions and cultural chart.





Homework:


Read Chapter 5, Finish questions for Chapter 5 and Cultural Chart. Quiz tomorrow.

Monday, April 25, 2011

In class today:

1. Students were assigned novel we will be reading - The Bomb by Theodore Taylor.

They are responsible for assigned readings and homework.

2. Students were also given a Student Workbook that accompanies the book, daily reading schedule and homework will be completed in this workbook.

Homework:

1. Read Chapter 2 and complete response activities (questions and sketch). Be sure to fill in cultural aspects in back of workbook for each chapter you read.

Quiz tomorrow - Chapter 2.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

In class today:

1. Students took Summative on 9 types of Governments found in Pacific.

No HW for the weekend.

Have a safe 3 day holiday!

Wednesday, April 21, 2011

in class today:
1. Took quiz on the different types of governments in the Pacific.
2. Graded quiz in class.

Quiz is a good indicator of how much student knows about the governments.

Homework:
Study for summative on governments - use notes, quiz, reading to help study.

Bring AR book to class to read after summative.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

1st day of 6th Term!
Welcome back!
In class today:
1. Reviewed the 9 types of governments of the Pacific Islands.
2. Made flap study notes of each of the governments.

HW: Study for quiz. Students must know each type of government and be able to compare and contrast similarities and differences between governments. (Independent?, able to make local and global laws, how are leaders put in office, relationship with foreign country "big fish", etc.)

Quiz will be several Venn Diagrams.

Friday, April 1, 2011

In Class today:

1. Reviewed yesterday's homework - notes on 9 types of governments in the Pacific.

2. Students worked on types of governments checklist, using the reading.

Homework for intersession: Get ahead in your AR points!