Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Feb. 8

CE:

Jacob/Joseph test on Monday.  Use your pre-test questions.

EN:

Revise your speech essay.  Speeches start Feb. 21.

SS:

We're wrapping up Middle Ages soon.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Feb. 6 - English

  • we did our Middle Ages in-class essays
  • I reminded you that your developing paragraphs for the speech were due today.

  • Due next day: rough draft of persuasive essay (for speech), including two developing paragraphs, introduction, and conclusion

Feb. 6 - CE

  • We worked in our groups to come up with non-verbal ways of representing the Joseph story. Groups are:
  • Renee, Eduardo, Stephanie de J., April John
  • Austin, Miguel, Paolo, Jeffrey
  • David, Kailin, Caitlin, Jade
  • Christina, Danielle, Stephanie de A., Cassandra
  • Nella, Marcus, Alex, Marra
  • Isabella, Mackenzie, Brittney, Jessica

  • You will present next day in CE class (Wednesday).

  • Coming up: Jacob and Joseph test on Monday, Feb. 13.  Use your pre-test to study.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Feb. 2 - English

  • We went over all your grades and comments for all three classes.
  • We did silent reading for AR.
  • We discussed marginalized people/groups.
  • We went over the next step in our essay-writing.
  • Due for next class: both developing paragraphs written out

Feb. 2 - CE

  • We finished the Joseph story.
  • Homework: make a list of the main events and key ideas in the Joseph story.
  • Next class: in groups and using your lists, determine how to represent the story in a non-verbal manner.