I am very happy to be with my students today. They are on task, working and writing like they should be. We have established a good routine.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Today
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
WAVE this week - Sept. 14 - 18
TUESDAY VOCAB: PAVE
indifferent - having no preference.
How can you be so indifferent to the sufferings of these children?
bolster - support, prop up
The worker tried to bolster the wall so it would not fall down.
WAVE WEDNESDAY: Practice deconstructing prompts and figuring out what it is that you are supposed to be writing. Example of how to break down a prompt can be found here.
Think about the teachers/coaches you have had. Was there a teacher who was special to you in some way? Pretend that you have been asked to present the Golden Pencil Award to that teacher. Write the tribute you will read as you make your presentation.
THURSDAY - Commonplace books. Bring a 2-d (flat) artifact that has some meaning to write about for 20 minutes.
FRIDAY - Counselor's Activity - Writing SMART goals that have specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timed goals for the week.
TUESDAY VOCAB: PAVE
indifferent - having no preference.
How can you be so indifferent to the sufferings of these children?
bolster - support, prop up
The worker tried to bolster the wall so it would not fall down.
WAVE WEDNESDAY: Practice deconstructing prompts and figuring out what it is that you are supposed to be writing. Example of how to break down a prompt can be found here.
Think about the teachers/coaches you have had. Was there a teacher who was special to you in some way? Pretend that you have been asked to present the Golden Pencil Award to that teacher. Write the tribute you will read as you make your presentation.
THURSDAY - Commonplace books. Bring a 2-d (flat) artifact that has some meaning to write about for 20 minutes.
FRIDAY - Counselor's Activity - Writing SMART goals that have specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timed goals for the week.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Week #28
astute (PAVE)
olfactory (PAVE)
laud (making connections)
onus (making connections)
CHOOSE ONE of the prompts to add to MOODLE under the
WEEK #29: WEDNESDAY WRITING PROMPT SECTION
May 14
On this day in 1804, the Lewis & Clark began. Their journey had them exploring unknown land in the West. Would you have liked to of been a member of their expedition party? Why or why not?
May 16
On this day in 1866, the first US nickel, called the “Shield Nickel” was minted. Over the past several years, a series of state quarters have been minted. Design a new coin for your state that highlights an important place, event or symbol. Be sure to include a description of your coin, along with a sketch. PDF
May 17
On May 17, 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held. Using resources in the classroom, learn five (5) facts about the Kentucky Derby and summarize them in your own words.
astute (PAVE)
olfactory (PAVE)
laud (making connections)
onus (making connections)
CHOOSE ONE of the prompts to add to MOODLE under the
WEEK #29: WEDNESDAY WRITING PROMPT SECTION
May 14
On this day in 1804, the Lewis & Clark began. Their journey had them exploring unknown land in the West. Would you have liked to of been a member of their expedition party? Why or why not?
May 16
On this day in 1866, the first US nickel, called the “Shield Nickel” was minted. Over the past several years, a series of state quarters have been minted. Design a new coin for your state that highlights an important place, event or symbol. Be sure to include a description of your coin, along with a sketch. PDF
May 17
On May 17, 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held. Using resources in the classroom, learn five (5) facts about the Kentucky Derby and summarize them in your own words.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
WAVE Week #27
TUESDAY -- Definition Word Chart
denounce
expatriate
Sorry, have to find your own definitions this week -- no purple sheets
WEDNESDAY WRITING:
Are you A good Citizen (in moodle).
TUESDAY -- Definition Word Chart
denounce
expatriate
Sorry, have to find your own definitions this week -- no purple sheets
WEDNESDAY WRITING:
Are you A good Citizen (in moodle).
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Week #27 2008
TUESDAY VOCAB -- Word Understanding
STRUT - a self-important walk (there are other definitions as well -- ).
His strut along the campus shows his self-confidence and slight arrogance.
CAULDRON - a huge cooking pot (again, more than one definition for this word).
The cauldron contained a large amount of boiling stew ready to be served to the line of people.
WEDNESDAY WRITING - Complete in moodle.
Today is "Home Run Day" in honor of baseball great Hank Aaron hitting his first home run in 1954.
If someone was to create a day to honor a first for you, what would that day be called and what events of yours would it honor?
MOODLE ASSIGNMENTS:
Explain a time when you felt like "strutting" a bit -- what happened to make you want to walk a bit more confidently? Answer in mooodle - WAVE VOCAB EXTENSION: Strut
TUESDAY VOCAB -- Word Understanding
STRUT - a self-important walk (there are other definitions as well -- ).
His strut along the campus shows his self-confidence and slight arrogance.
CAULDRON - a huge cooking pot (again, more than one definition for this word).
The cauldron contained a large amount of boiling stew ready to be served to the line of people.
WEDNESDAY WRITING - Complete in moodle.
Today is "Home Run Day" in honor of baseball great Hank Aaron hitting his first home run in 1954.
If someone was to create a day to honor a first for you, what would that day be called and what events of yours would it honor?
MOODLE ASSIGNMENTS:
Explain a time when you felt like "strutting" a bit -- what happened to make you want to walk a bit more confidently? Answer in mooodle - WAVE VOCAB EXTENSION: Strut
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Week #26
MAKING CONNECTIONS
gullible (overly trusting).
He is so gullible that he believes everything he reads in The National Inguirer.
obsolete (no longer valid).
Some computers, after only a couple of years usage, become obsolete and must be replaced by newer models.
WEDNESDAY WRITING: Done in Moodle.
On this day in 1867, aviator Wilbur Wright was born. Through a lifetime of commitment, the Wright brothers performed the first ever manned powered flight.
What types of lifetime dreams do you have for yourself?
MAKING CONNECTIONS
gullible (overly trusting).
He is so gullible that he believes everything he reads in The National Inguirer.
obsolete (no longer valid).
Some computers, after only a couple of years usage, become obsolete and must be replaced by newer models.
WEDNESDAY WRITING: Done in Moodle.
On this day in 1867, aviator Wilbur Wright was born. Through a lifetime of commitment, the Wright brothers performed the first ever manned powered flight.
What types of lifetime dreams do you have for yourself?
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
WAVE #25
PAVE
ELUCIDATE (to explain; to make clear)
Teachers mush carefully elucidate the lessons if their students are going to understand the content.
ABSTAIN (desist; go without; withdraw)
During certain holidays some religious people abstain from eating certain foods because it goes against their beliefs.
WEDNESDAY WRITING: Citizenship
"The noblest question in the world is, what good can i do in it?" - Benjamin Franklin
Use the SAY (write the quote) MEAN (what does it mean to you MATTER (what implications/impact does it have on your life?) strategy with this quote.
PAVE
ELUCIDATE (to explain; to make clear)
Teachers mush carefully elucidate the lessons if their students are going to understand the content.
ABSTAIN (desist; go without; withdraw)
During certain holidays some religious people abstain from eating certain foods because it goes against their beliefs.
WEDNESDAY WRITING: Citizenship
"The noblest question in the world is, what good can i do in it?" - Benjamin Franklin
Use the SAY (write the quote) MEAN (what does it mean to you MATTER (what implications/impact does it have on your life?) strategy with this quote.
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