Tuesday - October 1, 2012

Sorry to be gone again today.  I hope to be back Wednesday.  Here are the day's assignments. Some of this may change, as I'm not sure what activities are planned for Homecoming today. 

Mr. Hawley

In all the English classes, have students spend the first 4 minutes of class or so studying their week 6 spelling words with partners in preparation for the quiz at the end of the week.   Student Council meeting will be postponed till I return. 

1^st, 2^nd Periods – English 10

In the bottom drawers at the front of the room is a video about Shakespeare.  It should last all period and then some.  They will be left alone to watch the video as long as they are quiet and paying attention.  Otherwise, they will get to take 1 page of notes to turn in for credit by the end of the period.   Absent students can check it out from me to watch on their own time.

3^rd, 6^th Periods – English 8

Begin reading part 2 of Flowers for Algernon as a class.  Pg. 73 in the red textbook “Elements of Literature – Second Course”. 

 

4^th Period – English 7

Timed writing prompt.  The 7^th grades are somewhat new at these, so this is an assessment to find out how well they understand the 5 paragraph essay concept. 

Prompt:  The principal is considering extending passing time between classes. Take a position on this topic.  In a multi paragraph essay, persuade the principal to adopt your view.  Due at the end of the period. 

Topic:                    Extending time between classes

Audience:           The principal
Purpose:              To persuade to adopt your view
Format:                 5 Paragraph Essay

 

7^th Period – Leaning Lab

Learning Lab.  Students generally work quietly on various projects or homework.  They may need to collect supplies or work from other classes, but should be working in my room. 

 

8^th Period – 8^th Grade History

Tell students in the 3^rd and 6^th period English classes to bring their tablets and their Brother Sam books with them to History class today.  First, have them log on to the site www.isidewith.com/politicalquiz  and take the survey.  Have them write down their results and turn them in for credit. 

After that, turn on the laptop and projector.  The national debt clock is on my screen saver, and we have been watching it closely to see when it hits 17 Trillion.  Have a discussion about the government shutdown.  The kids and I have been watching the issue very closely, and they have lots of good comments. 

Finally, if there is time left, read as far as you can as a class in the next two chapters of My Brother Sam.  I think they are on chapter 10 now.