What We Did Today
We took the properties of matter quiz today. After the quiz, they had time to work on "WS 1-4: Elements from the Earth".
Homework
Make sure WS 1-4 is complete.Friday, December 9, 2016
Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 12/9/2016
What We Did Today
Today, the students did peer revisions of their character analysis essays and then used the feedback to revise their own essays.
Homework
All essays are due by Monday, December 9, 2016.
ROSSSITER: Turn in final draft through Google Classroom. Staple your rubric onto the front of your rough draft and turn in on Monday as well.
WERBER: Turn in a printed copy of your final draft and your revised rough draft on Monday.
Discussion Starters
What did you feel confident about when writing your essay? What did you think was challenging when writing your essay?
Math 6
In Class
Test
Project
Homework
Empty your folder
WS complete 6 on each side
Copy of recipe due 9/14
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/09/2016
What We Did TodayWe finished researching for our physical-features presentations, then had our classroom meetings.
Homework
None.
Discussion Starters
Physical features - where does your feature tend to be located? classroom
meetings.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Howell - ELA/Math - 12/8/16
What We Did Today
ELA: Spelling -2 Speed Sorts, Reading groups or silent reading for AR
Math: Rotation of centers
Homework
ELA: Practice spelling test.
Math:none
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La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/08/2016
What We Did TodayWe began investigating major physical features of the Earth; we will present our findings to the class tomorrow.
Homework
None.
Discussion Starters
What is your physical feature? Where is your physical feature typically found? What vegetation is typically near your physical feature?
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Math 6
In Class
Test Review
Homework
Quiz corrections TH
Th last day for missing assignments
Book Test Thurs. 12/8
Howell - ELA/Math - 12/7/16
What We Did Today
ELA: Spelling word hunt, reading groups
Math: Rotation of centers
Homework
ELA: "Blind" Sort Have someone read your words to you. Write them in the correct categories. Turn it in on Thursday
Math:none
Discussion Starters
What was the pattern of your spelling word work this week? Can you think of other words that fit the pattern?
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Werber/Rossiter - 12/07/2016
What We Did Today
Reading: Continued reading Hour of the Bees and wrote a written response
Writing: Typed rough draft of character essay
Homework
Read (spend at least 20 min a night)
Essay due Monday (instead of Friday)
Rough draft due in class Friday
Discussion Starters
How is your essay coming along? Can I see it?
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Kettner - Science - 12/6/2016
What We Did Today
We corrected "Mass, Volume and Density without numbers". Students then took notes about what/how to prepare for a quiz this Friday. I have placed a copy of the "Quiz info - Properties of matter" into Science Files.
Homework
Prepare for Friday's quiz - make flashcards, make a practice quiz and answer sheet or use Quizlet or some other app to make flashcards.
https://quizlet.com/La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/06/2016
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| Cut out and assemble this map! |
We finished talking about maps and map distortions.
Homework
None.
Discussion Starters
McArthur's Universal Corrective Map; the issue with distance on world maps.
Math 6
In Class
Test Review
Homework
WS Study Guide
B.Y.O.D. Wed.
Quiz corrections TH
Th last day for missing assignments
Book Test Thurs. 12/8
Werber/Rossiter - 12/06/2016
What We Did Today
Reading: Hour of the Bees -Continued reading Hour of the Bees and wrote a written response
Writing: Typed rough draft of character essay
Homework
Read (spend at least 20 min a night)
Werber character essay due Monday (instead of Friday)
Rough draft due in class Thursday
Discussion Starters
How is your essay coming along? Can I see it?
Howell - ELA/Math - Dec. 6, 2016
ELA: Spelling: Sort & write words- turn in
Reading Groups
Math: Rotating groups:
Homework
ELA: Sort & write words again, describe to a family member how they are sorted. Turn in on Wednesday!
Math: no HW
Monday, December 5, 2016
Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 12/5/2016
What We Did Today
Today, the students worked on organizing their ideas for their character analysis essay using either a four square or an outline.
Rossiter Homework
Monday: All students need to have their 3 supporting examples, evidence, and reasoning typed in their outline.
Read (spend at least 20 min a night) and look for Signposts-record on sticky notes and keep them in your book
Tuesday: All students need to have their introduction and conclusion typed in their outline. All outlines must be completed for Wednesday's class!
Read (spend at least 20 min a night) and look for Signposts-record on sticky notes and keep them in your book
Werber Homework
Read (spend at least 20 min a night) and look for Signposts-record on sticky notes and keep them in your book
Discussion Starters
What evidence and reasoning do you have?
La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/05/2016
What We Did TodayWe continued talking about map projections; we tried to draw sketch-maps of the world that represented Antarctica more accurately.
Homework
None.
Discussion Starters
The problem of Antarctica; map projections.
Kettner - Science - 12/5/2016
What We Did Today
I was able to reteach a few students so they could retake the Measurement practical in class today. The other students continued watching, "Hunting the Elements" part 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s-kE2N1NJg
Homework
If you were absent last Friday or if you didn't complete it, please complete worksheet "Mass, Volume and Density without Numbers" in complete sentences. If you were absent or forgot your sheet at school, look under the Science Files section.
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