Notes on mineral formation and properties. Tomorrow we will use this information to test minerals and try to identify them.
Mohr - Cube Journey of Rock Cycle due tomorrow
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-We were in the media center today putting the finishing touches on our fair trade posters. Due Tomorrow!
Homework:
-Finish your fair trade poster. (Remember to have a reference page and your rubric attached on the back.)
-Read your novel.
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we read about the final world zone, Oceania. Students completed their World Zone Reading Guide and received the directions and rubric for the next summative assessment. This summative assessment is due the Tuesday after Spring Break, the 14th of April.
Homework: No homework tonight.
Additional information: Because the final card marking will only be based on summative assessments, current events will no longer be a mandatory assignment.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Continued to do research on individual fair trade products and began creating posters.
Homework:
-Read your novel.
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we went over the World Zone Reading Guide for the Americas. When finished students read about Sub-Saharan Africa and started to fill out the World Zone Reading Guide for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Homework: If students did not finish filling out the World Zone Reading Guide for Sub-Saharan Africa, they need to finish for tomorrow.
Additional information: Because the final card marking will only be based on summative assessments, current events will no longer be a mandatory assignment.
Canvasser
RR Math: Work on homework packet, study problems learned in class.
RR ELA: Read daily. Logs due today. If you did not turn your log in, please get it in tomorrow. No new log this week.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we finished watching the first episode of Mankind:The Story of All of Us. We followed it with a discussion and recap of the Unit.
Homework: No homework tonight.
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Fair Trade Poster Project-Continued researching information, took notes.
Homework:
-Read your novel.
Science
Many students were out today due to the March Miracles tournament. Please don't forget to turn in any assignments that were due while you were out.
Mohr - Collected Mineral Density Lab conclusion paragraph, rock sort and Journey Through the Rock Cycle activity
Cartwright - Collect Journey Through the Rock Cycle, Rock Sort
canvasser
RR Math: Homework packets due after vacation.
RR English: Read daily- logs are due on Monday.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we continued the lesson on world zone developments.
Homework: No homework tonight.
Additional information: Because the final card marking will only be based on summative assessments, current events will no longer be a mandatory assignment.
Science
Mohr - Completed the Minerals Density Lab. For homework, write a conclusion from the lab (at least a paragraph)
Canvasser
RR ELA: Logs are due Monday- read daily.
RR Math: Students can begin their homework packets due after vacation.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we started the next lesson on world zone developments.
Homework: No homework tonight.
Science
Mohr - Rock Cycle Starburst Lab questions. - Conclusion questions due tomorrow!
Cartwright - Mineral Density Lab and write-up
Canvasser
RR Math: Students can start their homework packets. Student got their test back.
RR English: Read daily. Logs are due Monday.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Read Iqbal- Chapters 12 and 13.
-Competed questions from Writer's Workshop Day 6 in our notebooks/discuss.
-(short) In-class debate.
Homework:
-Finish reading your novel. AR quizzes are tomorrow!
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today students took the assessment about conflict and cooperation in the ancient world.
Homework: No homework tonight.
Additional information: Because the final card marking will only be based on summative assessments, current events will no longer be a mandatory assignment.
Science
Mohr - Revisit of the Rock Chalk Talks (identifying rocks) and discussion/notes on characteristics of minerals
Cartwright - Discussion of the Minerals Density Lab - Research, Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure
Canvasser
Blog:
RR ELA: Logs are due today. Your new log was passed out due on Monday. Turn in late logs tomorrow. Read daily.
RR Math: Late homework should have been turned in today. Your new homework will be passed out today or tomorrow.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we went over the final part of the cooperation and conflict lesson. We also answered some sample questions to give them an idea about what the assessment would be like.
Homework: Students should be using their study guide to help prepare for the assessment on Monday.
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Discussed yesterday's writing response.
-Read Chapter 10 in Iqbal
-Literacy Code activity (not graded)
-Began reading chapter 11.
Homework:
-Read your novel.
Canvasser
RR ELA: Logs are due Monday- read daily!
RR Math: Homework was due today. If you did not turn it in, please do so by Monday.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Read chapters 7-9 in Iqbal. Discussed questions.
Homework:
-Read your novel.
Science
Today we finished our discussion/notes on the 3 major rock types. We also watched a Bill Nye video that discusses rock and soil and completed a corresponding worksheet.
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we continued reading about conflict and cooperation. Students were also continuing to fill out their charts and study guide.
Homework: Students should be looking at their study guide a little bit each night to prepare for the assessment on Monday.
Important Date: Monday March 23rd is the final assessment for the 3rd card marking.
Canvasser
RR English: Logs due Monday- read daily.
RR Math: Homework due tomorrow. Test tomorrow. Study!
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we shared current events.
Homework: No homework tonight.
Important Date: Monday March 23rd is the final assessment for the 3rd card marking.
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Discussed yesterday's reading and questions.
-Continued to read chapters 4, 5, and 6.
Homework:
-Read your novel. AR quiz is next Tuesday, March 24th. All four books must be read by then.
Science
Mohr - We continued our discussion of rock types and examples. We also shared the rock samples we brought in.
Cartwright - Rock Cycle dice activity
Canvasser
RR Math: Test Friday. Homework packet due on or before Friday.
RR ELA: Read daily. Logs due Monday.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Took Anne Frank AR quiz.
-Read Iqbal chapters 1 and 2.
-Writer's Workshop- Day 2 questions.
Homework:
-Read your novel.
-Took Anne Frank AR quiz.
-Read Iqbal chapters 1 and 2.
-Writer's Workshop- Day 2 questions.
Homework:
-Read your novel.
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we continued reading about conflict and cooperation. Students were also continuing to fill out their charts and study guide.
Homework: Current events are due this Wednesday, which is tomorrow.
Important Date: Monday March 23rd is the final assessment for the 3rd card marking.
Canvasser
RR English: Read daily. Reading logs due Monday.
RR Math: Test Friday. Homework packet is due Friday- but try and get it in early so you can use it as an extra study tool!
Monday, March 16, 2015
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Child Labor/Iqbal Unit- Writer's Workshop Day 1
-In-call visible thinking activity and discussion
-Read Intro and Chapter 1.
-Responded to questions.
-Some began the homework journal assignment.
This unit's PowerPoint is in the ELA folder. You are expected to respond to all workshop activities.
Homework:
-Read your novel.
-Complete journal response from today's workshop.
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we continued reading about conflict and cooperation. Students were also continuing to fill out their charts and study guide.
Homework: Current events are due this Wednesday.
Important Date: Monday March 23rd is the final assessment for the 3rd card marking.
Science
Today students cleaned out any work in their binders relating to our completed unit, Inside the Earth. We continued discussing the Rock Cycle using a diagram and discussing ways in which rocks can form and the various paths they can take through the Rock Cycle.
Canvasser
RR English: Logs are due today. New logs were passed out and are due on Monday. Turn in late logs tomorrow. Read daily.
RR Math: Math packets are due by 3.20. Please turn them in early if you can. I will check them and return to you as an extra study tool for your test on 3.20.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Spanish 1 FARAH 3.13.15
WHAT WE DID TODAY:
Students took the Chapter 3 Test today.
TAREA:
Students should start looking over the vocabulary for Chapter 4. My suggestion is to make flash cards on index card and/or in Quizlet.
I have a special announcement:
I have accepted a position with Bloomfield Hills Schools. As of March 18, I will be the Spanish teacher at Way Elementary School. Please know that I did not make this decision easily. My family, more specifically my 3 children, are the driving force behind all of my decisions, and this is a bittersweet choice that I have made with them in mind. I will miss the Norup family very much!! Thank you for allowing your children to be part of my life.
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we continued the lesson on conflict and cooperation in the ancient world.
Homework: No homework tonight. The next current event is due Wednesday March 18th.
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Introduced Child Labor Unit
-Child Labor Discovery Workshop: productsofslavery.org Took notes on 3 products.
Homework:
-Discuss the 3 products with someone at home. Write a one page response (in the child labor section in your notebook) on the reactions of your family. What can we do to stop child labor? Be ready to share on Monday.
-Read
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Spanish 1 FARAH 3.12.15
Good afternoon,
It has been a pleasure meeting some of my students' parents last night and this afternoon. I look forward to meeting more of you tonight!
Below is the 'Tres en Raya' (tic-tac-toe) project that I spoke with some of you about. If your child has not completed this activity, please remind
them to do it as the activities are designed to increase comprehension in our grammar topics.
Tomorrow is the Chapter 3 Test.
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather!
Sra. Farah
Tres en Raya
Make a graphic organizer for ‘ir’ verbs (we did one in class for ‘er’ verbs) | Using a storyboard, write and illustrate a short story or comic strip. | Create a poster explaining the concept of possessive adjectives. (mi, mis, tu, tus, etc.) Make sure to include them all! Illustrate. |
Create a poster describing how to conjugate verbs. Be thorough! Give examples using ‘ar,’ ‘er,’ & ‘ir’ verbs. | Draw and label a family tree. Write a sentence under each family member to describe how they are related to another family member. (Ex. Joseph es el padre de Michael.) | Create a poster describing the concept of stem changing verbs. Use verbs ‘tener’ and ‘venir’ to illustrate your point. Be thorough! |
Write a short story for children. | Create a poster describing the ‘tener idioms.’ Explain the concept, give at least 6 examples, and illustrate. | Create a poster with a personal profile for a school newspaper. Describe yourself and your ideal best friend. Add illustrations and/or pictures. |
Once you have finished the ‘Recapitulación’ for chapter 3, choose any 2 activities to complete by Friday. If you are an early finisher, you may complete a 3rd activity for extra credit. Each activity is worth 20 points and will be graded on thoroughness, accuracy, creativity, and neatness
CONTENT | 4 COMPLETE | 3 GENERALLY COMPLETE | 2 SOMEWHAT COMPLETE | 1 INCOMPLETE |
| Writer uses the appropriate functions and vocabulary for the topic. | Writer usually uses the appropriate functions and vocabulary for the topic. | Writer uses few of the appropriate functions and vocabulary for the topic. | Writer uses none the appropriate functions and vocabulary for the topic. |
COMPREHENSIBILITY | COMPREHENSIBLE | USUALLY COMPREHENSIBLE | SOMETIMES COMPREHENSIBLE | SELDOM COMPREHENSIBLE |
| Reader can understand all of what the writer is trying to communicate | Reader can understand most of what the writer is trying to communicate | Reader can understand Less than half of what the writer is trying to communicate | Reader can understand little of what the writer is trying to communicate |
ACCURACY | ACCURATE | USUALLY ACCURATE | SOMETIMES ACCURATE | SELDOM ACCURATE |
| Writer uses grammar, spelling, word order, and punctuation correctly. | Writer usually uses grammar, vocabulary and functions correctly. | Writer has some problems with language usage | Writer makes significant number of errors in language usage. |
ORGANIZATION | WELL-ORGANIZED | GENERALLY WELL-ORGANIZED | SOMEWHAT ORGANIZED | POORLY ORGANIZED |
| Presentation is logical and effective.
| Presentation is generally logical and effective with a few minor problems. | Presentation is somewhat illogical and confusing in places. | Presentation lacks logical order and organization. |
EFFORT | EXCELLENT EFFORT | GOOD EFFORT | MODERATE EFFORT | MINIMAL EFFORT |
| Writer exceeds requirements of the assignment and has put care and effort into the process.
| Writer fulfills all of the requirements of the assignment.
| Writer fulfills some of the requirements of the assignment.
| Writer fulfills few of the requirements of the assignment.
|
Science
Today we watched short video clips on the rock cycle and three types of rocks. We also explored by analyzing: volcanic ash samples, seismograms, and photographs of volcanoes around the world.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we started the new lesson on conflict and cooperation. Students read about law and order in ancient Egypt.
Homework: No homework tonight.
Spanish 1 FARAH 3.11.15
WHAT WE DID TODAY:
As a post unit assessment, we watched 'Un domingo en familia.' The 'Después de ver el video' portion of the accompanying worksheet is due Friday.
TAREA:
In addition to the video worksheet, students should study for the Chapter 3 Test which will be on Friday, March 13.
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Journal Prompt: Write about your favorite local place that and describe it to someone who is new in town.
-Persuasive letter: Last day to revise and finalize. Additional option added. Along with having the option to write about your own topic regarding the Holocaust, or the three provided to you, you now have the option to write a persuasive letter to me (or Mr. Yowchuang) stating whether the Holocaust unit should be taught next year. *You must have 3 reasons and don't forget to address a counter-claim!
Homework:
Finalize your one page letter. Type it and submit on Friday.
Read
Science
Cartwright - Today we shared our Rock Cycle comic strips and watched a video clip. We also completed a learning reflection.
Mohr - We finished our Rock Cycle Packet (review page) and completed the learning reflection.
Canvasser
RR English: Read daily, logs due Monday.
RR Math: Start working on HW packets due next week.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today students took a summative assessment about the changes created in the ancient world due to improvements in technology.
Homework: No homework.
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Journal Prompt: How are the walls in your bedroom decorated? What does that say about you? What moods are you trying to create?
-Passed back papers- Check Skyward for missing assignments!
-Discussed persuasive letter. Took notes. Assigned letter for homework. The Writer's Workshop lessons are in the ELA folder on the blog.
Homework:
-Persuasive letter- finish taking notes and begin writing your letter. Letter is due on Friday. If you need extra assistance, please see me at lunch time tomorrow.
-Read
Science
Today students read about the Rock Cycle and used the information to create a comic strip that illustrates a "Journey Through the Rock Cycle". During this time, the students also had a binder check.
HW: finish Journey Through the Rock Cycle Comic Strip
Canvasser
R. Room Math: Homework was passed out and will be due the day of the next test: 3/20/15. Please try and get your homework packets in early, I will check them, and you can use your packet as an extra study tool!
R. Room English: Logs are due Monday. Read daily.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we finished up the review for the summative assessment tomorrow.
Homework: Students should spend a little time reviewing for tomorrow, but not too much. They should be prepared as we have been covering this information for two weeks.
Spanish 1 FARAH 3.9.15
WHAT WE DID TODAY:
Today, we reviewed the (tener/venir) questions again from the Think, Puzzle, Explore routine from last Thursday. Students also worked on their Test Review sheets.
TAREA:
Complete Test Review worksheets for tomorrow's class. The Chapter 3 TEST has been moved to Friday, March 13 due to a field trip and a half day of school.
Science
Today students completed their Inside the Earth Unit assessment. After the test, they organized their binders to prepare them for tomorrow's (3/10) binder check. Students must have their binders ready for this, as it will be graded. Mrs. Mohr's class also completed the Relative Dating activity (this will be graded with the binder check).
Canvasser
RR English: Logs are due every Monday. New logs were passed out today. Please follow what the log asks you to do. We have reviewed this in class several times. Late logs need to be turned in tomorrow.
RR Math: Math packets will be passed out today or tomorrow and will be due 3/20. Late math homework from last week still needs to get turned in as well.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Read Anne Frank's novel.
-Talked about the final Holocaust assessment activity. A persuasive letter. The Writer's Workshop lessons are in the ELA folder on the blog if you'd like to get a head start. (I need to still upload the actual assignment and rubric.)
Homework:
-Read your novel.
-Look at the blog for next week's assignment and do some research.
Spanish 1 FARAH 3.5.15
WHAT WE DID TODAY:
Language Lab
If you are taking the tener/venir makeup quiz, complete it, then do the following lessons. If you are not taking the tener/venir makeup quiz, you may begin this lesson right away.
Go to the following url: http://www.studyspanish.com/lessons/possadj.htm
Read through the material on Possessive Adjectives, and take notes (You may do this alone or with a quietly with a partner)
On the left side of the screen you will see a series of links
Take the Basic Quiz, and the Mini Test
Print out your scores and give to me. This will be graded as homework, not as a Quiz or Test.
If you have time leftover, you may get a 'Country Study' sheet, and complete it. Keep it in your binder for future labs. If you previously started but did not complete a country study, you may complete it today. Keep it in your binder.
Science
Today we discussed the Inside the Earth Unit Review in preparation for the unit assessment on Monday, March 9th.
Please spend time over the weekend studying! The answers to the review are posted in the Science folder here on the blog.
Happy studying!
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we spent half of the hour continuing the method of "talking to the text" regarding ancient technology. The second half of the hour was spend reviewing for the assessment on Tuesday.
Homework: Students should be spending a little bit of time each night preparing for the assessment on Tuesday.
Canvasser
RR English: Reading logs are due Monday. Please make sure you follow what each journal is asking you to do.
RR Math: No homework. If you forgot to turn in your math packet today, you will need to do so please on Monday.
Anne Canvasser
Special Education Teacher
Berkley School District
Norup International School (K-8)
14450 Manhattan St., Oak Park, MI 48237
248-837-8300 (Office)
Thursday, March 5, 2015
FARAH Spanish 1 3.5.15
We worked on a think puzzle explore routine for the verbs 'venir' & 'tener.'
Tomorrow we will meet at the computer lab. Students will have the opportunity to take a make up quiz for 'tener' & 'venir.'
Austin-Math 7
Homework starts on page 23, #10-12 and 38-42. Vocabulary is due 3-13-15.
4th hour-page 19, 1-9.
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we spent half of the hour continuing the method of "talking to the text" regarding ancient technology. The second half of the hour was spend reviewing for the assessment on Tuesday.
Homework: Students should be spending a little bit of time each night preparing for the assessment on Tuesday.
Science
Today we finished discussing and take notes on relative dating and the principles geologists use to learn about Earth's history and how they figure out the age of rocks and fossils. We looked a pictures of rock columns and utilized the principles to help us determine the ages of the rock layers. Students also had time to begin working on their Inside the Earth Unit Review packet.
HW: Finish review packet for tomorrow. We will discuss the answers so that students can study over the weekend. Test will be Monday, March 9th.
Canvasser
RR Math: Homework packets are due tomorrow. Study tonight for your test tomorrow.
RR English: Logs are due Monday.
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-No Journal Prompt
-Read articles about the Warsaw Ghetto.
-Viewed these three video clips about the Holocaust:
-Wrote a descriptive paragraph about life in the ghetto.
Homework:
-Finish descriptive paragraph.
-Read your novel.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we shared current events. Some classes started reading about different ancient technology and were practicing "talking to the text"
Homework: The next summative assessment is Tuesday March 10th. Student should be filling out and using their study guide.
Science
Today we began exploring how scientists learn about Earth's history through relative dating. We watched an animation and started taking notes on the topic.
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Journal Prompt: "Role-call" Each student read their paragraphs.
-Children of the Holocaust poems, "I Never Saw Another Butterfly"
-Students had the option (and time) to write their own poems.
-We read a few pages in the Anne Frank book.
Homework:
-Read your novel.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Science
Cartwright - Geology Pre-Assessment
Mohr - Gallery walk of Putting It All Together Digital Projects
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Journal Prompt: Respond to a poem "First They Came For the Socialists"
-Holocaust facts/discussion
-Holocaust "Role-Call" Assume the identity of a child in the Holocaust.
-Read The Diary of a Young Girl through page 230.
Homework:
Complete your short introduction paragraph for our role-call activity.
Read your book of choice.
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we read about the use and spread of bronze during the bronze age.
Homework: Current events are due tomorrow.
Also students should be filling out their study guide to prepare for the next assessment on Tuesday March 10th.
Canvasser
RR English: Logs are due Monday.
RR Math: There is a test this Friday. Please study. Homework packets are due on or before Friday. Please see me during lunch or LRC for extra support.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Language Arts- Jaros
What we did today:
-Media center for AR quizzes
-Vocab quizzes
-Read The Diary of a Young Girl through page 225.
Homework:
-Begin reading a book of choice.
Mercer-Humanities/History
What we did today: Today we continued the power point slide show about ancient technology. Students also received back their summative assessment.
Please keep in mind that this is the first summative assessment of the card marking and if the first score is not where it should be, then there will be opportunities to bring it up.
Homework: No homework tonight.
Canvasser
RR English: Logs are due today. If you did not turn it in, please do so by tomorrow. Your new log was passed out today and is due Monday 3.9.
RR Math: Test/Homework=3/6.
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