Tag Archives: Deadlines
11/7 Newsela due this Friday
Students have been assigned the latest Newsela reading on teens running for Governor. Please read the directions carefully. The Write is due this Friday.
11/3 Schools of thought test on Monday 11/6
Students should bring their completed note cards, with the identifying characteristics of the four schools of thought. You may use these cards during the test, so recheck your notes against my blog notes. Make sure your notes are accurate and … Continue reading
10/31 Schools of Thought test on Monday 11/6
Students have finished their study on the four schools of thought, and have practiced their understanding through the presentation and interpretation of tableaux today. Tomorrow, students will participate in Socratic discussions to deepen their understanding. Please remember that a complete … Continue reading
10/27 Latest grades and deadlines
The Malala autobiography assignment and book were due on Monday, 10/23. This deadline was extended to today, due to printing problems, and the storm, and students needing more time. Government test retakes were held this week. Students could come multiple … Continue reading
10/16 Dates of interest
I returned the government tests today, and students had some time to review my comments to them. I reminded them that this was my opportunity to “speak” to them personally about how they can improve, so they need to read … Continue reading
10/15 Test results
During class on Monday I will return your test results. Read my comments to you carefully, and follow my advice. This week I will be available after school if you plan to retake all, or parts of the test and … Continue reading
10/2 I am Malala, autobiographical reading assignment
Today the books were assigned, and we reviewed the worksheet analysis. This analysis is due 10/23, Monday. Please complete the analysis on separate pieces of paper, and don’t forget to cite the page numbers as you collect evidence. This is … Continue reading
9/29 Homework this weekend, Test on Tuesday
Students were given the following writing prompt in class today, and about 10 minutes to begin practicing. They should using their notes and their reading to answer the prompt completely for each of the 4 governments. On Monday, we will … Continue reading
9/28 Homework due Friday
Newsela Write due tomorrow. First example was done together in class on Wednesday. My grade book will close this Monday, 10/2, for the first quarter.
9/18 Homework this week
Students were assigned the latest reading in their Newsela binders. They began their reading and annotations in class, and we will discuss the reading on Wednesday. We also reviewed the Write assignment, and did the first answer together, so they … Continue reading