May 09, 2008

5/9

20th century Asia test Corrections (p. 79 in IN) - Some students need to finish this for homework!

Novel Study continued (If you have been absent, see me to check out a book or obtain from your local library)

1st and 2nd Periods:  Discuss HW (Reading Comprehension Questions from Chapters 1-6)

3rd and 4th Periods:  Students read to end of their novel and complete the handout

May 08, 2008

5/8

Warmup Quiz #2 (open notebook)

CW/HW:

1st and 2nd Periods - students define vocabulary from Farewell to Manzanar (only those covered thus far) and begin comprehension questions (short answer).  Leave blank, those you cannot answer.

3rd and 4th Periods - students read to p. 243 in RSG or p. 280 in CBC

2nd period - check iParent tonight for 20th century Asia Test results

May 07, 2008

5/7

20th Century Asia Test was taken today.  If you were absent, see me to makeup at the beginning of class tomorrow, 5/8. 

Novel Study continued:

1st and 2nd Periods are reading Farewell to Manzanar during class

HW:  3rd and 4th Periods - students read to p. 205 in RSG or p. 250 in CBC

May 06, 2008

5/6

Check Study Guide

CW/HW:  Finish Reading Study Guide p. 196-197, 204-205, and 224-225

20th Century Asia Test is tomorrow. 

HW:  Review 20th Century Asia concepts in the following: Chapters 21-24, Interactive Notebook, Reading Study Guide, and Study Guide Handout.

May 05, 2008

5/5

Novel Study continued...Periods 1 and 2 are reading Farewell to Manzanar during class.

HW:  Periods 3 and 4 - Finish reading RSG to p. 155  or CBC to p. 189

20th Century Asia Test is this Wednesday, May 7th.  Test will cover chapters 21-24.

HW:

  • 20th Century Asia Study Guide is due tomorrow (hint: use your textbook index to locate key words - leave blank those you cannot find in the textbook).
  • Periods 1 and 2 - Use Study Guide Key to transfer answers to questions you could not answer.
  • Reread chapters 21 and 22 and.

May 02, 2008

5/2

Novel Study continued...Periods 1 and 2 are reading Farewell to Manzanar during class.

HW:  Periods 3 and 4 - Finish reading RSG to p. 99 or CBC to p. 124)

        Period 1 Ch 24:1-4 Test Corrections are due Monday

        20th Century Asia Test is Wednesday, May 7th.  Test will cover chapters 21-24.

HW:  Reread chapters 21 and 22. 

        20th Century Asia Study Guide is due Tuesday, 5/6 (hint: use your textbook index to locate key words).

May 01, 2008

5/1

Signed progress reports turned in today (bring tomorrow, if you forgot)

Introduction to novel study - Periods 1 and 2 will read together in class

HW:  Periods 3 and 4 - Finish reading Section 1 tonight (RSG to p. 51, CBC to p. 63)

        Period 1 Ch 24:1-4 Test Corrections due Monday

        Period 4 Ch 24:1-4 Test Corrections due tomorrow

20th Century Asia Test May 7th 

HW:  Begin study by rereading chapters 23 and 24.  A Study Guide was given out today.  Completed 20th Century Asia Study Guide due Tuesday, 5/6.

April 30, 2008

4/30

Turn in online CRCT results

Check CRCT Practice (for a grade)

HW:  Progress Report SIGNED tonight - due tomorrow

Announcing: 20th Century Asia Test May 7th!  Begin study by rereading chapters 22,23, and 24

April 29, 2008

4/29

NICE JOB ON SS CRCT TESTING TODAY!!!!

CW/HW:  Chapter 24:1-4 Test Corrections on p. 79 of your IN (Certain classes - not 1st or 4th periods)

Turn in CRCT "Test Results" printout (optional homework)- Go to www.georgiaoas.org (need your special testing #, password is "education").  Complete the 5 short tests until you reach 100% mastery on each.  Print "See Results" page.  Turn in by Wednesday for credit.  No points will be given if all 5 test scores are not 100!

HW:  Purple CRCT Unit 8 (p. 21-23) Questions 1-20 due tomorrow

April 28, 2008

4/28

Today, we reviewed CRCT facts and maps.  Tonight, get some good rest...be sure you are well-fed (breakfast)and refreshed in the morning...at 8:15am Tuesday...if you'd like to join me, I'm holding a "fun" review session...be in the cafeteria by 8:15!!! 

HW points (optional)- Go to www.georgiaoas.org (need your special testing #, password is "education").  Complete the 5 short tests until you reach 100% mastery on each.  Print "See Results" page.  Turn in tomorrow (Tuesday) for credit.  No points will be given if all 5 test scores are not 100!

Purple CRCT Unit 8 (p. 21-23) Questions 1-20 due Wednesday.

FOR ADDITIONAL CRCT REVIEW:

Use "CRCT Review" (3-page handout) to locate:

  • countries
  • physical features
  • governments
  • economies
  • environmental issues
  • etc.

Go to GAMES to the right of this blog and www.classzone.com for fun review!!!

If you would like further review at home:

  • go to www.classzone.com to check out Units 5,6,7, and 8
  • go to www.georgiaoas.org - password is "education" tackle 5 short tests in social studies.  You need your "special number" to access them - follow the bright green handout from today's work