In first period language arts, we completed writing our first persuasive essay! I am very impressed with how well the students worked and the effort they put into their rough drafts. In class today (Friday), teacher edits were done and the second rough draft is due on Monday.
In third period reading, we are continuing with the second unit in the Inside series. We will be reading Film Fright beginning on Monday. Preparation for the ISAT's will begin the week of February 7.
In eighth period math, the students are diligently working on fractions. Although they have become frustrated at times, their hard work is paying off. This week we have reviewed finding the LCD (least common denominator) and then focused on adding fractions without common denominators. We will continue with subtraction next week. There will be a quiz on Friday, February 4.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
week of January 24
In 1st period language arts, we have completed a graphic organizer in preparation for the persuasive essay. Students learned how to write a thesis statement and then thought of 3 reasons to support their thesis. Today they learned about attention getters and the three types they could use. Next week, we will continue to write 3 body paragraphs which will include one topic sentence and two transitional sentences. The majority of the writing process will be done in class.
In third period reading, we will be starting the first story, Frankenstein, in our next unit from the Inside series. Within this story we will be focusing on the plot. We will also learn about prefixes and how we can use them to decode unknown words in a piece of writing.
In math, we will be continuing to work on fractions. We have learned how to add and subtract fractions with a common denominator. We have begun adding and subtracting mixed numbers. Next, we will add and subtract fractions without a common denominator.
In third period reading, we will be starting the first story, Frankenstein, in our next unit from the Inside series. Within this story we will be focusing on the plot. We will also learn about prefixes and how we can use them to decode unknown words in a piece of writing.
In math, we will be continuing to work on fractions. We have learned how to add and subtract fractions with a common denominator. We have begun adding and subtracting mixed numbers. Next, we will add and subtract fractions without a common denominator.
Friday, January 14, 2011
week of January 18
In 1st period Language Arts, we will begin writing a persuasive essay. Students will learn the correct format and learn the major components of a writing a persuasive essay such as thesis statement, transitional sentences, and effective introductions and conclusions. The writing process will be a "step-by-step" process and we will focus on each component separately. The majority of the writing will be in class.
In 3rd period Reading, we will continue reading from the Inside series. Our next unit is called Creepy Classics beginning with Frankenstein.
In 8th period Math, we are continuing fractions. Students will have a quiz on Thursday on adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators. Next we will focus on adding and subtracting mixed numbers.
In 3rd period Reading, we will continue reading from the Inside series. Our next unit is called Creepy Classics beginning with Frankenstein.
In 8th period Math, we are continuing fractions. Students will have a quiz on Thursday on adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators. Next we will focus on adding and subtracting mixed numbers.
Monday, January 10, 2011
week of January 10
In language arts first period, we are continuing to learn about adjectives. We will finish up the unit with proper adjectives. On Thursday we will review for Friday's quiz.
In reading 3rd period, students received a written explanation for the book report that is due Tuesday, January 18. Students are to make a poster board explaining the plot of the book they read. Each poster board, is to include the title and author of their book, and 8 boxes. In each box a well detailed picture needs to be hand drawn with a written explanation underneath the picture. All pictures need to be in color. The explanations underneath, can be hand written or typed. On Tuesday, January 18, the students will present their poster boards to the class.
In math 8th period, we are continuing to work on fractions. This week students will learn to add fractions with common denominators (changing to mixed numbers included). We will begin to cover subtraction of fractions but will continue the week of January 18.
In reading 3rd period, students received a written explanation for the book report that is due Tuesday, January 18. Students are to make a poster board explaining the plot of the book they read. Each poster board, is to include the title and author of their book, and 8 boxes. In each box a well detailed picture needs to be hand drawn with a written explanation underneath the picture. All pictures need to be in color. The explanations underneath, can be hand written or typed. On Tuesday, January 18, the students will present their poster boards to the class.
In math 8th period, we are continuing to work on fractions. This week students will learn to add fractions with common denominators (changing to mixed numbers included). We will begin to cover subtraction of fractions but will continue the week of January 18.
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