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obsolete (no longer valid).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obsolete (no longer valid).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.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
WAVE Week #24
DEFINITION WORD CHART
DISSENT (disagreement): There was a great deal of dissent among the different groups regarding how the school funds should be spent.
RUMINATE (think over something; ponder): When students take time to ruminate about their learning, they tend to do better in school.
WEDNESDAY WRITING
March 26th is "Make up Your Own Holiday Day". So, create your own holiday. Keep in mind: (1) the day; (2) the reason for celebrating; (3) special events that will take place; and (4) any type of symbols that will be associated with your holiday.
Write in MOODLE then copy to your PB WIKI page for full credit.
DEFINITION WORD CHART
DISSENT (disagreement): There was a great deal of dissent among the different groups regarding how the school funds should be spent.
RUMINATE (think over something; ponder): When students take time to ruminate about their learning, they tend to do better in school.
WEDNESDAY WRITING
March 26th is "Make up Your Own Holiday Day". So, create your own holiday. Keep in mind: (1) the day; (2) the reason for celebrating; (3) special events that will take place; and (4) any type of symbols that will be associated with your holiday.
Write in MOODLE then copy to your PB WIKI page for full credit.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
WAVE #22 Trimester 3
WORD UNDERSTANDING RECORD
DIGRESSION - straying from a topic.
Many times a speaker's digression from the subject can leave the audience confused about the the topic
DEBUNKING - exposing false claims or myths
The counselor spent her time debunking the false idea that being skinny was the way to fit in at school.
WORD UNDERSTANDING RECORD
DIGRESSION - straying from a topic.
Many times a speaker's digression from the subject can leave the audience confused about the the topic
DEBUNKING - exposing false claims or myths
The counselor spent her time debunking the false idea that being skinny was the way to fit in at school.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
WAVE FOR MARCH 3.08
TUESDAY - Making Connections
LAVISH - on grade scale; wasteful
The parents spent a lot of money on a lavish wedding for their daughter.
BOLSTER - support; prop up
The group of friends bolsters positive energy by singing together.
WEDNESDAY WRITING:
Read the following article. Think about the definition of the word "bolster". What has done the most to bolster the campaign of Sen. Obama in the last few weeks? Write your response in your journal.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/10/america/campaign.php
TUESDAY - Making Connections
LAVISH - on grade scale; wasteful
The parents spent a lot of money on a lavish wedding for their daughter.
BOLSTER - support; prop up
The group of friends bolsters positive energy by singing together.
WEDNESDAY WRITING:
Read the following article. Think about the definition of the word "bolster". What has done the most to bolster the campaign of Sen. Obama in the last few weeks? Write your response in your journal.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/10/america/campaign.php
Friday, February 22, 2008
MY ACCESS ALERT... This coming week you will be working on MyAccess essays - that is for EVERYONE. So be sure to get your username and password from Mr. C on Monday. You will have another guest teacher from Tues- Friday. I am have been cleared to return (barring any chicken pox from the 6th graders and/or the flu from anyone still infected) the first week in March.
Be sure to do the outline and the rough drafts -- there are places in Moodle. Mr. C is working on getting all your grades done and in that he has collected and I will be adding in the other moodle and quia grades over the next week so when I come back, hope to have the grades mostly updated.
For those who have been sick, sorry - it was a nasty flu this time- however, get your work in and posted asap. Report cards are just around the corner. You may see me walking around the campus next week -- it is on my walking route. :)
Be sure to do the outline and the rough drafts -- there are places in Moodle. Mr. C is working on getting all your grades done and in that he has collected and I will be adding in the other moodle and quia grades over the next week so when I come back, hope to have the grades mostly updated.
For those who have been sick, sorry - it was a nasty flu this time- however, get your work in and posted asap. Report cards are just around the corner. You may see me walking around the campus next week -- it is on my walking route. :)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Periods 3 and 5 - Your exercises are in the older packets. Please help Mr. C so that all the computers can get to PB wikis. If you have a WIKI assignment and it just won't work, post on moodle -- Mr. C will be adding some and so will I when I am able.
Periods 4 - 6 Sorry about PB wikis. Will add some draft places on the moodle site.
Periods 4 - 6 Sorry about PB wikis. Will add some draft places on the moodle site.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
KEEP UP ON YOUR WORK!
Sorry no WAVE words just encouragement to keep up on your posts on all of the boards. They will count towards report cards. Miss you all and will see you in March.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
JUST AN UPDATE - Surgery went well on Jan. 16th -- was up in my hospital room by 5:00 pm. The hospital staff were terrific and I was released home to continue my recovery on Jan. 19th after my last lunch in the hospital.
First day home went well and rested. Second day went well - rested a lot. Yesterday I pushed it a little too much (who knew that stairs could be so tiring???) and paid with a bit more pain and immobility.
Doing well - just hard to take it easy. Miss my students and look forward to seeing you all when I am cleared to return. Be good and keep up with all those posts --- I am able to check my email and Mr. C has the power to look at them and grade them as well. :)
First day home went well and rested. Second day went well - rested a lot. Yesterday I pushed it a little too much (who knew that stairs could be so tiring???) and paid with a bit more pain and immobility.
Doing well - just hard to take it easy. Miss my students and look forward to seeing you all when I am cleared to return. Be good and keep up with all those posts --- I am able to check my email and Mr. C has the power to look at them and grade them as well. :)
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Week #15
VOCAB: Word Understanding Record
DEFERENCE (a show of respect): When a scholar dies deference is shown by flying a flag at half mast.
LOQUACIOUS (talkative): The loquacious group of students sitting in the back of the room were chatting about the dance after school.
WEDNESDAY WRITING:
Today is National Be Kind to Your Teacher Day. If you could invent your own day, what would it be called? What would you want people to do on your special day?
VOCAB: Word Understanding Record
DEFERENCE (a show of respect): When a scholar dies deference is shown by flying a flag at half mast.
LOQUACIOUS (talkative): The loquacious group of students sitting in the back of the room were chatting about the dance after school.
WEDNESDAY WRITING:
Today is National Be Kind to Your Teacher Day. If you could invent your own day, what would it be called? What would you want people to do on your special day?
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Week #14
TUESDAY VOCAB: Making Connections
PROTRACTED (drawn out; lengthy). The school year seemed long and protracted because of the extended day.
ADVERSITY (hardship). Some people take adversity in their lives and turn it into something positive.
WEDNESDAY WRITING:
Elvis Presley was born on this day in 1935. Presely is well known as "The King of Rock and Roll."
Do you have a certain song or type of music that you listen to depending on your feelings? Explain why you listen to this song or type of music.
TUESDAY VOCAB: Making Connections
PROTRACTED (drawn out; lengthy). The school year seemed long and protracted because of the extended day.
ADVERSITY (hardship). Some people take adversity in their lives and turn it into something positive.
WEDNESDAY WRITING:
Elvis Presley was born on this day in 1935. Presely is well known as "The King of Rock and Roll."
Do you have a certain song or type of music that you listen to depending on your feelings? Explain why you listen to this song or type of music.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Week #13
PAVE MAP: Make some predictions based on the sentences. Then look up the word, find a sample sentence other than the one given. No definitions given today!
PONDEROUS: Ponderous, he walked slowly, thinking about the important decision he had to make.
OBLIVIOUS: The blank expression on her face showed that she was completely oblivious that there was a test today.
WEDNESDAY WRITING: "Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon." - Elizabeth Caddy Stanton
PAVE MAP: Make some predictions based on the sentences. Then look up the word, find a sample sentence other than the one given. No definitions given today!
PONDEROUS: Ponderous, he walked slowly, thinking about the important decision he had to make.
OBLIVIOUS: The blank expression on her face showed that she was completely oblivious that there was a test today.
WEDNESDAY WRITING: "Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon." - Elizabeth Caddy Stanton
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Week #13
PIOUS (religious; devout). The pious nun was devoted to her work with the church.
DEROGATORY (uncomplimentary). The derogatory statement about her clothes hurt her feelings.
WEDNESDAY WRITING: On December 14, 1911, the South Pole was discovered. If you were able to travel to the South Pole, who would you want to take along with you and why? You can choose from anyone--someone you know, someone famous, someone alive, someone who is no longer living -- anyone!
This is a short, abbreviated week.
PIOUS (religious; devout). The pious nun was devoted to her work with the church.
DEROGATORY (uncomplimentary). The derogatory statement about her clothes hurt her feelings.
WEDNESDAY WRITING: On December 14, 1911, the South Pole was discovered. If you were able to travel to the South Pole, who would you want to take along with you and why? You can choose from anyone--someone you know, someone famous, someone alive, someone who is no longer living -- anyone!
This is a short, abbreviated week.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Friday, November 23, 2007
ENJOYING THE HOLIDAYS
Have spent the holidays RELAXING, RESTING, and taking time OFF from grading (sorry folks). Spent time down at my Mom's the whole weekend - heading home after spending some time down with my father as well on Saturday. Sunday will be a baby shower in Montebello starting at noon. Attended a play, finished wrapping and sending most of my Christmas presents including ordering the last few items online.
Working on catching up on reading as well.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
WEEK #10 November 13, 2007
MAKING CONNECTIONS - Start with the target word. Then, put the word into context with a sample sentence. Follow that with two columns: on the left, what the word is (definition and a few synonyms), and on the right, what it is not (antonyms). Next comes "I'd probably find this word in these contexts (places, events, people, situations).... list places that you would think the word might be used. Lastly, "I'll remember the word by connecting it to..." - explain how you will remember the word.
FUTILE (hopeless; without effect). To ask for more candy was a futile attempt by a toddler.
IMPARTIAL (unbiased, neutral). A referee must be impartial to both teams.
Wednesday Writing
Today is "National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day." Do you know what's in your refrigerator? Think about all the food you keep in your refigerator. What is your favorite "refrigerator" food?
MAKING CONNECTIONS - Start with the target word. Then, put the word into context with a sample sentence. Follow that with two columns: on the left, what the word is (definition and a few synonyms), and on the right, what it is not (antonyms). Next comes "I'd probably find this word in these contexts (places, events, people, situations).... list places that you would think the word might be used. Lastly, "I'll remember the word by connecting it to..." - explain how you will remember the word.
FUTILE (hopeless; without effect). To ask for more candy was a futile attempt by a toddler.
IMPARTIAL (unbiased, neutral). A referee must be impartial to both teams.
Wednesday Writing
Today is "National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day." Do you know what's in your refrigerator? Think about all the food you keep in your refigerator. What is your favorite "refrigerator" food?
Sunday, November 04, 2007
WEEK #9 November 6, 2007
TUESDAY VOCAB -
DOGMATIC (stubbornly opinionated).
The highly opinionated critic gave a dogmatic review of the performance.
EXCULPATE (free someone from blame, pardon, acquit).
Juries can exculpate people accused of crimes.
WEDNESDAY WRITING...
Scientist Marie Cure was born on this day in 1867. Curie received a Nobel Peace Prive for her discovery of radium and polonium.
This discovery was a great advancement for science. Thinking about science and discoveries, what do you think has been the most important discovery? Explain your answer.
TUESDAY VOCAB -
DOGMATIC (stubbornly opinionated).
The highly opinionated critic gave a dogmatic review of the performance.
EXCULPATE (free someone from blame, pardon, acquit).
Juries can exculpate people accused of crimes.
WEDNESDAY WRITING...
Scientist Marie Cure was born on this day in 1867. Curie received a Nobel Peace Prive for her discovery of radium and polonium.
This discovery was a great advancement for science. Thinking about science and discoveries, what do you think has been the most important discovery? Explain your answer.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Wednesday Writing Prompt
October 31
Juliette Gordon Low, the woman who started Girl Scouting in the United States, was born on this day in 1860. The Girl Scouts are an organization that helps others.
Explain why it’s important that kids get involved with helping others.
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Tuesday Vocab
trivial
unimportant
adulation
adoration
October 31
Juliette Gordon Low, the woman who started Girl Scouting in the United States, was born on this day in 1860. The Girl Scouts are an organization that helps others.
Explain why it’s important that kids get involved with helping others.
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Tuesday Vocab
trivial
unimportant
Fighting over who got to the ball first, the players were set off the field for the trivial argument.
adulation
adoration
Because of her adulation for the singer, she had to have every CD and music video of the star.
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