Hi everyone,
Today in class, we spent some time looking at the Electoral College process. As I mentioned in class, even though we make a big deal about the Presidential election, we the people don't actually elect the President - we elect the people who vote for the President. You saw the results of that today when we voted for M&Ms versus Skittles. There are positive and negative elements of the Electoral College process, which we will look at in more depth over the next few days. I hope you enjoyed the chance to vote for your favorite candy!
HOMEWORK: I like Snickers. Just saying.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Friday, October 28, 2016
Hail and Farewell: October 28, 2016
Hi everyone,
Today in class, you took your mini-assessment on the Presidency - what qualifications you have to meet and the seven jobs the President fulfills. I hope you did well, but if you did not do as well as you'd like, you may retake that after I calculate your grade and return it to you.
Most of you completed makeup work or a reading when you were done. It was pretty productive for a rainy Friday!
HOMEWORK: Any assignments related to the Presidency MUST BE DONE FOR MONDAY. I have attached some of the assignments below.
7 Jobs of President Reading and Worksheet
Print off the reading and worksheet. Complete the worksheet, then check it with the accompanying key.
Presidential Qualifications Roundabout - That assignment is not in a form that I can post, so you have to get a copy from me. Boooo. It says "I want you to vote" at the top and you probably have it.
MONDAY we start the Electoral College!!
Today in class, you took your mini-assessment on the Presidency - what qualifications you have to meet and the seven jobs the President fulfills. I hope you did well, but if you did not do as well as you'd like, you may retake that after I calculate your grade and return it to you.
Most of you completed makeup work or a reading when you were done. It was pretty productive for a rainy Friday!
HOMEWORK: Any assignments related to the Presidency MUST BE DONE FOR MONDAY. I have attached some of the assignments below.
7 Jobs of President Reading and Worksheet
Print off the reading and worksheet. Complete the worksheet, then check it with the accompanying key.
Presidential Qualifications Roundabout - That assignment is not in a form that I can post, so you have to get a copy from me. Boooo. It says "I want you to vote" at the top and you probably have it.
MONDAY we start the Electoral College!!
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Practice, Practice, Practice!
For your first summative for the Hail to the Chief unit, you need to be able to identify the Seven Jobs of the President. To help you practice, review this slide show and match the pictures to the Presidential job. Try it with and without your notes!
Hail to the Chief: October 25, 2016
Hi everyone,
It *just* occurred to me that I did not post anything yesterday! I am sorry.
Yesterday, most classes (except per 5) began a new mini-unit, "Hail to the Chief". We usually talk about the President's job when we address the Constitution, but with the election so close, we're going to pause our study of the colonies long enough to look at this important part of our government structure.
Yesterday (in most classes), I handed out a grade tracker sheet and we started reviewing what the President does and who is qualified to run for President. We will start that process in Per 5 today. Today, most classes reviewed the Constitution's language around the President's duties, and then completed a graphic organizer summarizing what those duties are.
HOMEWORK: All periods except per 5: Complete the "Presidential Want Ad" or "Superhero for President" assignment for THURSDAY.
It *just* occurred to me that I did not post anything yesterday! I am sorry.
Yesterday, most classes (except per 5) began a new mini-unit, "Hail to the Chief". We usually talk about the President's job when we address the Constitution, but with the election so close, we're going to pause our study of the colonies long enough to look at this important part of our government structure.
Yesterday (in most classes), I handed out a grade tracker sheet and we started reviewing what the President does and who is qualified to run for President. We will start that process in Per 5 today. Today, most classes reviewed the Constitution's language around the President's duties, and then completed a graphic organizer summarizing what those duties are.
HOMEWORK: All periods except per 5: Complete the "Presidential Want Ad" or "Superhero for President" assignment for THURSDAY.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Supporting Materials for Assessment/Submit Assessment Paragraph/s HERE.
If you find it difficult to set up your paragraph, you can use this Paragraph Structure Organizer to make sure you get it right!
If you are unsure about how to format your paragraph, there is a sample here.
Click this link to submit your paragraphs.
Formatting instructions:
To double space -
* Format
* Line spacing
* Double
If you are unsure about how to format your paragraph, there is a sample here.
Click this link to submit your paragraphs.
Formatting instructions:
To double space -
* Format
* Line spacing
* Double
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Ready to Assess: October 18, 2016
Hi everyone,
Today, I introduced the assessment we'll be completing for this unit. It is a writing assessment, so make sure you review the formative assessment you completed (if you completed it) to make sure you understand paragraph format. This is an EXTENDED PARAGRAPH response, so you will need to make sure you have a lengthy, detailed response.
In class, we looked through our materials from this unit and pulled together the resources that will help us answer the prompt. Then, we began filling out the graphic organizer to help make sure you have enough information to meet the expectations.
HOMEWORK: Please complete part 1-3 of the graphic organizer. Do not start drafting your paragraph yet.
If you lost your graphic organizer, one is linked below.
Extended paragraph graphic organizer.
Today, I introduced the assessment we'll be completing for this unit. It is a writing assessment, so make sure you review the formative assessment you completed (if you completed it) to make sure you understand paragraph format. This is an EXTENDED PARAGRAPH response, so you will need to make sure you have a lengthy, detailed response.
In class, we looked through our materials from this unit and pulled together the resources that will help us answer the prompt. Then, we began filling out the graphic organizer to help make sure you have enough information to meet the expectations.
HOMEWORK: Please complete part 1-3 of the graphic organizer. Do not start drafting your paragraph yet.
If you lost your graphic organizer, one is linked below.
Extended paragraph graphic organizer.
Monday, October 17, 2016
Let's Do The Numbers Rhumba!
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Here is the code to get into the numbers game. Good luck - may the odds be ever in your favor!!
Here is the code to get into the numbers game. Good luck - may the odds be ever in your favor!!
Give Me A T! E! A! M! Teambuilding Day!!!!
Hi everyone,
Today, you had a chance to go visit the Seacoast School of Technology to see the amazing programming available to you. Some of those programs are available next year, and even more will be open to you as juniors in high school. I hope you paid attention and thought seriously about what the SAU has to offer you as you get closer to the Real World!
Speaking of your future, we did not have regular classes today. Instead, you had a chance to rotate through a number of different teambuilding activities. These activities earned you "credits" the way you need to earn credits in high school and college. Those of you who earned your 20 credits got an entrance ticket to a raffle. The purpose of today's activities was to get you to think about planning - how important it is to plan, and how you have to think ahead to make sure you fulfill your requirements. We also hope you had fun!!
HOMEWORK: None. However, if you owe me work, you need to get that done!
Today, you had a chance to go visit the Seacoast School of Technology to see the amazing programming available to you. Some of those programs are available next year, and even more will be open to you as juniors in high school. I hope you paid attention and thought seriously about what the SAU has to offer you as you get closer to the Real World!
Speaking of your future, we did not have regular classes today. Instead, you had a chance to rotate through a number of different teambuilding activities. These activities earned you "credits" the way you need to earn credits in high school and college. Those of you who earned your 20 credits got an entrance ticket to a raffle. The purpose of today's activities was to get you to think about planning - how important it is to plan, and how you have to think ahead to make sure you fulfill your requirements. We also hope you had fun!!
HOMEWORK: None. However, if you owe me work, you need to get that done!
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
The Write Stuff: October 11 and 12, 2016
Hi everyone!
On Tuesday in class, we started reviewing your extension answers on the first assessment. We continued that process on Wednesday. We started by reviewing our first extension question and breaking it down into its tasks. Then we looked at the rubric to be sure we understood how grades were being assessed. In small groups, you looked at sample answers and scored them. Then, we worked on breaking down the other two extension questions into their tasks.
HOMEWORK: If you did not complete the paragraph writing assignment from last week, it is a FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT. Please complete it ASAP. It is linked on the October 6/7 post. Thanks!
OTHER HOMEWORK: This is a one-time case where you can revise a test extension to try to earn an Accomplished or Exceeds. You have until Friday to submit those revisions, or to retake the "Meets" portion of the test.
In order to submit a revision, you MUST complete a graphic organizer for EACH of the extension questions, and submit it along with your revised answers. The purpose of this graphic organizer is as follows:
On Tuesday in class, we started reviewing your extension answers on the first assessment. We continued that process on Wednesday. We started by reviewing our first extension question and breaking it down into its tasks. Then we looked at the rubric to be sure we understood how grades were being assessed. In small groups, you looked at sample answers and scored them. Then, we worked on breaking down the other two extension questions into their tasks.
HOMEWORK: If you did not complete the paragraph writing assignment from last week, it is a FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT. Please complete it ASAP. It is linked on the October 6/7 post. Thanks!
OTHER HOMEWORK: This is a one-time case where you can revise a test extension to try to earn an Accomplished or Exceeds. You have until Friday to submit those revisions, or to retake the "Meets" portion of the test.
In order to submit a revision, you MUST complete a graphic organizer for EACH of the extension questions, and submit it along with your revised answers. The purpose of this graphic organizer is as follows:
- To write out the prompt completely so you are sure you know what you're being asked
- To break down the prompt into each specific task you need to do
- To check what you already wrote and see which tasks you HAVE completed
- To figure out what you need to ADD in order to answer the question completely
Once you have thoroughly completed the organizer, you can revise your answers.
The Write Stuff: October 11 and 12, 2016
Hi everyone!
On Tuesday in class, we started reviewing your extension answers on the first assessment. We continued that process on Wednesday. We started by reviewing our first extension question and breaking it down into its tasks. Then we looked at the rubric to be sure we understood how grades were being assessed. In small groups, you looked at sample answers and scored them. Then, we worked on breaking down the other two extension questions into their tasks.
HOMEWORK: If you did not complete the paragraph writing assignment from last week, it is a FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT. Please complete it ASAP. It is linked on the October 6/7 post. Thanks!
OTHER HOMEWORK: This is a one-time case where you can revise a test extension to try to earn an Accomplished or Exceeds. You have until Friday to submit those revisions, or to retake the "Meets" portion of the test.
In order to submit a revision, you MUST complete a graphic organizer for EACH of the extension questions, and submit it along with your revised answers. The purpose of this graphic organizer is as follows:
On Tuesday in class, we started reviewing your extension answers on the first assessment. We continued that process on Wednesday. We started by reviewing our first extension question and breaking it down into its tasks. Then we looked at the rubric to be sure we understood how grades were being assessed. In small groups, you looked at sample answers and scored them. Then, we worked on breaking down the other two extension questions into their tasks.
HOMEWORK: If you did not complete the paragraph writing assignment from last week, it is a FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT. Please complete it ASAP. It is linked on the October 6/7 post. Thanks!
OTHER HOMEWORK: This is a one-time case where you can revise a test extension to try to earn an Accomplished or Exceeds. You have until Friday to submit those revisions, or to retake the "Meets" portion of the test.
In order to submit a revision, you MUST complete a graphic organizer for EACH of the extension questions, and submit it along with your revised answers. The purpose of this graphic organizer is as follows:
- To write out the prompt completely so you are sure you know what you're being asked
- To break down the prompt into each specific task you need to do
- To check what you already wrote and see which tasks you HAVE completed
- To figure out what you need to ADD in order to answer the question completely
Once you have thoroughly completed the organizer, you can revise your answers.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
More Fun With Text Mapping! October 6 and 7, 2015
Hi everyone,
Thursday in class, you either were introduced to text mapping, or you continued with the text mapping process. If you do not remember what text mapping is, or why I want you to learn about text mapping, here is a link to the presentation I showed in class to help explain what text mapping is, and to remind you of what we did in class.
If I saw your class on Friday, you finished the text mapping process and began the post-reading handout (see below).
When you have finished mapping, please complete the post-reading handout. This is due on TUESDAY for everyone.
Remember not to come to school on Monday, BTW. No one else will be there!
Thursday in class, you either were introduced to text mapping, or you continued with the text mapping process. If you do not remember what text mapping is, or why I want you to learn about text mapping, here is a link to the presentation I showed in class to help explain what text mapping is, and to remind you of what we did in class.
If I saw your class on Friday, you finished the text mapping process and began the post-reading handout (see below).
When you have finished mapping, please complete the post-reading handout. This is due on TUESDAY for everyone.
Remember not to come to school on Monday, BTW. No one else will be there!
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Mapping It Out: October 5, 2016
Hi everyone,
Sorry to have missed you yesterday! I heard you enjoyed the magic of learning via video, so you may be sorry I came back!
Today in class, for those classes that met, we started learning a new skill called text mapping. In text mapping, you use color coding and highlighting to annotate (mark up) a copy of an informational reading (textbook chapter, website, news article). If you are enormously curious or have a lot of time on your hands, and you want to know more, this link will teach you more than you ever wanted to know about text mapping and how it works!
HOMEWORK: No new homework today. If you did not finish your Jamestown reading and summarizing questions, please do so. They are overdue, unless I did not meet your class today (per 5 & 6 only).
Sorry to have missed you yesterday! I heard you enjoyed the magic of learning via video, so you may be sorry I came back!
Today in class, for those classes that met, we started learning a new skill called text mapping. In text mapping, you use color coding and highlighting to annotate (mark up) a copy of an informational reading (textbook chapter, website, news article). If you are enormously curious or have a lot of time on your hands, and you want to know more, this link will teach you more than you ever wanted to know about text mapping and how it works!
HOMEWORK: No new homework today. If you did not finish your Jamestown reading and summarizing questions, please do so. They are overdue, unless I did not meet your class today (per 5 & 6 only).
Monday, October 3, 2016
Jamestown, Day 1: October 3, 2016
Hi everyone,
Today in class, we began talking about British colonization by looking at some primary sources about Jamestown. If you were not in class, the packet is linked below. The packet questions and summarizing questions at the end are due on WEDNESDAY.
Jamestown packet
Today in class, we began talking about British colonization by looking at some primary sources about Jamestown. If you were not in class, the packet is linked below. The packet questions and summarizing questions at the end are due on WEDNESDAY.
Jamestown packet
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