Come see the SLPJH production of Willy Wonka at the St. Louis Park High School Auditorium. It will be scrumdidlyumptious!Showtimes:
Wednesday @ 3pm
Thursday-Saturday @ 7:30pm
Sunday at 12:30pm
Tickets:
$6 for adults
$4 for students & seniors
Friday, February 26, 2010
Come see WILLY WONKA!
Come see the SLPJH production of Willy Wonka at the St. Louis Park High School Auditorium. It will be scrumdidlyumptious!Showtimes:
Wednesday @ 3pm
Thursday-Saturday @ 7:30pm
Sunday at 12:30pm
Tickets:
$6 for adults
$4 for students & seniors
FRIDAY 2/26/10
IN CLASS:
Today we wrapped up the champion unit. Students were paired at random with another person from class. They then had to create a double-bubble thinking map (think Venn Diagram) to compare and contrast their two champions. Though the task was easy for some (comparing Rosa Parks with Martin Luther King Jr.), others had more of a challenge (Mother Theresa and Michael Jordon, or Dwight D. Eisenhower and Julia Child). All partners, however, were successful. It seems all champions share at least 3 characteristics with each other.
The next task was to take the thinking map and turn it into a well constructed paragraph explaining how the two champions are similar.
Finally, students shared who they had researched, what the person is most famous for, and one fact about their person that is not commonly known. There were many responses of "Oh, I never knew that!" from the class.
Hours 2, 5, 6 received their next vocab packet for lesson 11 today. All classes were reminded that vocab is due Wednesday, March 3rd. Additionally, remember that the favorite poem project is due Monday. The worksheet and instructions can be found on yesterday's blog.
ASSIGNMENT:
Today we wrapped up the champion unit. Students were paired at random with another person from class. They then had to create a double-bubble thinking map (think Venn Diagram) to compare and contrast their two champions. Though the task was easy for some (comparing Rosa Parks with Martin Luther King Jr.), others had more of a challenge (Mother Theresa and Michael Jordon, or Dwight D. Eisenhower and Julia Child). All partners, however, were successful. It seems all champions share at least 3 characteristics with each other.
The next task was to take the thinking map and turn it into a well constructed paragraph explaining how the two champions are similar.
Finally, students shared who they had researched, what the person is most famous for, and one fact about their person that is not commonly known. There were many responses of "Oh, I never knew that!" from the class.
Hours 2, 5, 6 received their next vocab packet for lesson 11 today. All classes were reminded that vocab is due Wednesday, March 3rd. Additionally, remember that the favorite poem project is due Monday. The worksheet and instructions can be found on yesterday's blog.
ASSIGNMENT:
- Favorite Poem Project due Monday--be prepared to present in class
- Vocab Lesson 11 due Wednesday, March 3rd
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday 2/25/10
IN CLASS:
Today we finished talking about the MCA practice test from yesterday. Then we moved on to the topic of poetry. Students were asked to answer and reflect on the questions below:
DOWNLOADS FROM TODAY:
Favorite Poem Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT:
Favorite Poem Worksheet and presentation due Monday, March 1st
Today we finished talking about the MCA practice test from yesterday. Then we moved on to the topic of poetry. Students were asked to answer and reflect on the questions below:
- What is poetry?
- Why do you like/dislike poetry?
- What are some types of poems you know? (Hours 7, 8 only)
- Where do you find, see, or hear poetry?
- What are some poems or poets you know?
- List 3 adjectives (5 for hours 7, 8) that describe poetry.
- Part 1: Your task is to find three people who have a favorite poem. You need to write down their name, the title and author of the poem, and a brief explanation of why they like the poem so much.
- Part 2: Find one of the poems recommended above as a favorite. You may use books or internet (see me if you need a pass to the media center). Bring the book, print a copy from the internet, or as neatly as you can, hand-write the entire poem on the back of this page copying the format EXACTLY. Be prepared to share the poem in class on Monday.
DOWNLOADS FROM TODAY:
Favorite Poem Worksheet
ASSIGNMENT:
Favorite Poem Worksheet and presentation due Monday, March 1st
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday 2/24/10
IN CLASS:
Today students turned in completed essays and bibliographies. After that, we did some MCA practice using a poem and then had time for independent reading.
ASSIGNMENT:
none
Today students turned in completed essays and bibliographies. After that, we did some MCA practice using a poem and then had time for independent reading.
ASSIGNMENT:
none
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday 2/23/10
IN CLASS:
Today we are working to finish up our essays. Additionally, I gave the students instructions for printing their bibliography/works cited page using NoodleTools. We then had most of the hour to work in the LMC. Today was the last class time allotted for working on the essays. Students are now responsible for finishing up, editing, and printing. I will have the LMC lab open after school to provide additional help and work time.
DOWNLOADS:
Bibliography instructions for NoodleTools
ASSINGMENT:
Today we are working to finish up our essays. Additionally, I gave the students instructions for printing their bibliography/works cited page using NoodleTools. We then had most of the hour to work in the LMC. Today was the last class time allotted for working on the essays. Students are now responsible for finishing up, editing, and printing. I will have the LMC lab open after school to provide additional help and work time.
DOWNLOADS:
Bibliography instructions for NoodleTools
ASSINGMENT:
- Bring Independent Reading Book tomorrow (Wednesday)
- Essay & Bibliography due tomorrow
Monday 2/22/10
IN CLASS:
Today we took vocab quiz 10. In hours 2, 5, 6, we played a short game to help us review. After that, students had some time to work on their essays, read, or catch up on any late work they may have.
ASSIGNMENT:
Essay and bibliography due Wednesday, February 24
Today we took vocab quiz 10. In hours 2, 5, 6, we played a short game to help us review. After that, students had some time to work on their essays, read, or catch up on any late work they may have.
ASSIGNMENT:
Essay and bibliography due Wednesday, February 24
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Fridiay 2/19/10
IN CLASS:
Today we talked about concluding paragraphs, and then we went to the lab. Students should be working on their essays over the weekend (either on computer or paper), so they can finish up typing on Tuesday in class. Remember, there is a vocabulary quiz over lesson 10 on Monday. Essays are due with bibliography on Wednesday, February 24th.
Downloads for the Essay:
ASSIGNMENT:
Today we talked about concluding paragraphs, and then we went to the lab. Students should be working on their essays over the weekend (either on computer or paper), so they can finish up typing on Tuesday in class. Remember, there is a vocabulary quiz over lesson 10 on Monday. Essays are due with bibliography on Wednesday, February 24th.
Downloads for the Essay:
- Paragraph Frames
- Yellow Packet with Formatting Information
- Helpful Essay Reminders (including citation instructions)
ASSIGNMENT:
- Vocab Quiz 10 on Monday, February 22
- Champion Essay due Wednesday, February 24
Thursday 2/18/10
IN CLASS:
Today we checked the vocab assignment for lesson 10. The quiz for lesson 10 is moving to MONDAY so we can make the best use of the computer lab time I have signed out for Friday. Please remind your student to study over the weekend. After that, we had some more time to work on the body of the essay. Students may need to spend some time outside of class (at home, after school, or during a study hall) in order to complete the essay on time--due Wednesday, February 24th.
ASSIGNMENT:
Today we checked the vocab assignment for lesson 10. The quiz for lesson 10 is moving to MONDAY so we can make the best use of the computer lab time I have signed out for Friday. Please remind your student to study over the weekend. After that, we had some more time to work on the body of the essay. Students may need to spend some time outside of class (at home, after school, or during a study hall) in order to complete the essay on time--due Wednesday, February 24th.
ASSIGNMENT:
- Review for vocab quiz 10
- Finish essay by Wednesday, Feb.24
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Wednesday 2/17/10
IN CLASS:
Today students began working on their body paragraphs for their essays. I handed out paragraph frames, reviewed topic sentences and paragraph structure, and set them to drafting. Students SHOULD be finished with research at this point. They should be moving on to the SYNTHESIZING step of research where they put it all together. This is going to take the form of a 5-paragraph essay proving that their person is truly a champion.
ASSIGNMENT:
We will check vocab 10 tomorrow. If it is not finished, it needs to be finished by class tomorrow. Also, you need to be working on your champion essay.
Today students began working on their body paragraphs for their essays. I handed out paragraph frames, reviewed topic sentences and paragraph structure, and set them to drafting. Students SHOULD be finished with research at this point. They should be moving on to the SYNTHESIZING step of research where they put it all together. This is going to take the form of a 5-paragraph essay proving that their person is truly a champion.
ASSIGNMENT:
We will check vocab 10 tomorrow. If it is not finished, it needs to be finished by class tomorrow. Also, you need to be working on your champion essay.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday 2/11/10
IN CLASS:
Today we did a number of things to move us along in the Champion Projects. We did a brief review on the Parts of an Essay (Introduction, Body Paragraphs, & Concluding Paragraphs). Then we brainstormed a list of topics that could be used for the topics of the three body paragraphs in the essay. Here are some suggestions from classes today:
Note: Hour 2 did not get time in the lab because the server was down. Instead, we began mapping out introduction paragraphs and writing thesis statements.
ASSIGNMENT:
Today we did a number of things to move us along in the Champion Projects. We did a brief review on the Parts of an Essay (Introduction, Body Paragraphs, & Concluding Paragraphs). Then we brainstormed a list of topics that could be used for the topics of the three body paragraphs in the essay. Here are some suggestions from classes today:
- Background/family/childhood
- Goals
- Career
- Rise to fame
- Struggles/challenges/obstacles
- Accomplishments
- Ways they helped others
- Legacy
- Life after fame
Note: Hour 2 did not get time in the lab because the server was down. Instead, we began mapping out introduction paragraphs and writing thesis statements.
ASSIGNMENT:
- Select three topics for body paragraphs
- Share note cards
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday 2/9 and Wednesday 2/10
IN CLASS:
The last two days have been spent in the computer lab doing research for our Champion Projects. By Thursday, students should have at least 3 sources and 9 note cards created in NoodleTools.
ASSIGNMENT:
3 citations and 9 note cards
The last two days have been spent in the computer lab doing research for our Champion Projects. By Thursday, students should have at least 3 sources and 9 note cards created in NoodleTools.
ASSIGNMENT:
3 citations and 9 note cards
Monday, February 8, 2010
Monday 2/8/10
IN CLASS:
Today we got the ball rolling on our champion projects. Students each received a yellow packet of information from me today about the project including instructions for using NoodleTools, task and time line information for the project, formatting information for the upcoming paper, and warning information about the dangers of plagiarism.
We then went to the media center and spent some time working with NoodleTools and searching for information. I set up some helpful links to the right that your student may need for this project. If they want to use the online encyclopaedia from the LMC webpage, they will need the username and password listed on the green sheet Mr. Holmbeck gave them last Tuesday. I have more of those available or you can email me for it, but I cannot post the password on my blog.
Here's the basic time line for the project. To download the entire packet, click here.
Week of February 8th
• Find sources
• Gather information
• Create note cards
• Begin outlining/organizing/typing 5-paragraph essay
**By Thursday, Feb. 11th, you should have at least 3 sources and at least 9 note cards completed.
Week of February 15th
• Draft and type 5-paragraph essay
• Create BIBLIOGRAPHY using NoodleTools
• Spell check, proofread, and edit your paper
Wednesday, February, 24th
• 5-paragraph essay and complete bibliography due
ASSIGNMENT:
none
Today we got the ball rolling on our champion projects. Students each received a yellow packet of information from me today about the project including instructions for using NoodleTools, task and time line information for the project, formatting information for the upcoming paper, and warning information about the dangers of plagiarism.
We then went to the media center and spent some time working with NoodleTools and searching for information. I set up some helpful links to the right that your student may need for this project. If they want to use the online encyclopaedia from the LMC webpage, they will need the username and password listed on the green sheet Mr. Holmbeck gave them last Tuesday. I have more of those available or you can email me for it, but I cannot post the password on my blog.
Here's the basic time line for the project. To download the entire packet, click here.
Week of February 8th
• Find sources
• Gather information
• Create note cards
• Begin outlining/organizing/typing 5-paragraph essay
**By Thursday, Feb. 11th, you should have at least 3 sources and at least 9 note cards completed.
Week of February 15th
• Draft and type 5-paragraph essay
• Create BIBLIOGRAPHY using NoodleTools
• Spell check, proofread, and edit your paper
Wednesday, February, 24th
• 5-paragraph essay and complete bibliography due
ASSIGNMENT:
none
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday 2/5/10
IN CLASS:
Today was vocab quiz 9. Hours 2, 5, 6 continued working on paraphrasing and adding our own ideas in preparation for note taking. On Monday, we will be in the computer lab to begin working on our Champion research projects.
ASSIGNMENT:
None! Enjoy the Super Bowl!
Today was vocab quiz 9. Hours 2, 5, 6 continued working on paraphrasing and adding our own ideas in preparation for note taking. On Monday, we will be in the computer lab to begin working on our Champion research projects.
ASSIGNMENT:
None! Enjoy the Super Bowl!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thursday 2/4/10
IN CLASS:
Today was an independent reading day for all students. We spent the day searching for and reading good books in the Library Media Center.
ASSIGNMENT:
Vocab Quiz 9 tomorrow
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday 2/3/10
IN CLASS:
Today we checked vocab assignments for lesson 9. We also went over root words:
DOWNLOADS FROM TODAY:
Notes on Note Taking
ASSIGNMENT:
Today we checked vocab assignments for lesson 9. We also went over root words:
- DIGITUS=finger, toe, or inch. It also has come to mean number as in digits or digital because of the habit of counting numbers on fingers.
- CAPUT, CAPITIS=head as in capital (head of state), cap (head covering) or captain (head of a team or ship)
- MANUS=hand as in manual, manufacture, or mano which means hand in Spanish
DOWNLOADS FROM TODAY:
Notes on Note Taking
ASSIGNMENT:
- Bring an Independent Reading Book tomorrow for class.
- Review vocab words for quiz on Friday
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday 2/2/10
IN CLASS:
Today students turned in their champion proposals. We also spent the day with Mr. Holmbeck in the media center looking at how to gather reliable and accurate sources for our research projects. The only homework for tomorrow is to finish the lesson for vocab 9.
ASSIGNMENT:
Vocab 9 due tomorrow
Today students turned in their champion proposals. We also spent the day with Mr. Holmbeck in the media center looking at how to gather reliable and accurate sources for our research projects. The only homework for tomorrow is to finish the lesson for vocab 9.
ASSIGNMENT:
Vocab 9 due tomorrow
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